How Many Syllables In Blindfold?
2syllables
Blindfold has 2 syllables, blind-fold. It is a disyllabic word.
blindfold
/ˈblaɪnd.fəʊld/ UK /ˈblaɪnd.foʊld/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, blind.
Syllable Structure
CCVCC/CVCC
Division By Sound
/blaɪnd.fəʊld/
Division By Letters
blind-fold
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Blindfold
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 primary stress | bl | aɪ | nd | CCVCC | closed |
| 2 | f | əʊ | ld | CVCC | closed |
Why Blindfold Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /f/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in blindfold?
Blindfold has 2 syllables, blind-fold. In British English it is transcribed /ˈblaɪnd.fəʊld/.
Which syllable is stressed in blindfold?
The first syllable, blind, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of blindfold?
Blindfold has the structure CCVCC/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide blindfold into syllables?
By sound, blaɪnd.fəʊld. By letters, as a spelling guide, blind-fold.