How Many Syllables In Cf.?
2syllables
Cf. has 2 syllables, siː-ef. It is a disyllabic word.
siːef
/ˌsiːˈef/ UK /ˌsiːˈef/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, ef.
Syllable Structure
CV/VC
Division By Sound
/siː.ef/
Division By Letters
The spelling does not split cleanly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Cf.
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 secondary stress | s | iː | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | – | e | f | VC | closed |
Why Cf. Divides Here
- Two vowels meet between syllables 1 and 2, so syllable 2 has no onset.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in cf.?
Cf. has 2 syllables, siː-ef. In British English it is transcribed /ˌsiːˈef/.
Which syllable is stressed in cf.?
The second syllable, ef, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of cf.?
Cf. has the structure CV/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide cf. into syllables?
By sound, siː.ef. By letters, as a spelling guide, the spelling does not split cleanly.