How Many Syllables In Breakfast?
2syllables
Breakfast has 2 syllables, break-fast. It is a disyllabic word.
breakfast
/ˈbrek.fəst/ UK /ˈbrek.fəst/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, break.
Syllable Structure
CCVC/CVCC
Division By Sound
/brek.fəst/
Division By Letters
break-fast
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Breakfast
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 | br | e | k | CCVC | closed |
| 2 | f | ə | st | CVCC | closed |
Why Breakfast Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /k/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in breakfast?
Breakfast has 2 syllables, break-fast. In British English it is transcribed /ˈbrek.fəst/.
Which syllable is stressed in breakfast?
The first syllable, break, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of breakfast?
Breakfast has the structure CCVC/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide breakfast into syllables?
By sound, brek.fəst. By letters, as a spelling guide, break-fast.