How Many Syllables In Boyfriend?
2syllables
Boyfriend has 2 syllables, boy-friend. It is a disyllabic word.
boyfriend
/ˈbɔɪ.frend/ UK /ˈbɔɪ.frend/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, boy.
Syllable Structure
CV/CCVCC
Division By Sound
/bɔɪ.frend/
Division By Letters
boy-friend
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Boyfriend
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 | b | ɔɪ | – | CV | open |
| 2 | fr | e | nd | CCVCC | closed |
Why Boyfriend Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /fr/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in boyfriend?
Boyfriend has 2 syllables, boy-friend. In British English it is transcribed /ˈbɔɪ.frend/.
Which syllable is stressed in boyfriend?
The first syllable, boy, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of boyfriend?
Boyfriend has the structure CV/CCVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide boyfriend into syllables?
By sound, bɔɪ.frend. By letters, as a spelling guide, boy-friend.