How Many Syllables In Coffee?
2syllables
Coffee has 2 syllables, coff-ee. It is a disyllabic word.
coffee
/ˈkɒf.i/ UK /ˈkɔː.fi/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, coff.
Syllable Structure
CVC/V
Division By Sound
/kɒf.i/
Division By Letters
coff-ee
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Coffee
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 | k | ɒ | f | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | i | – | V | open |
Why Coffee Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /f/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in coffee?
Coffee has 2 syllables, coff-ee. In British English it is transcribed /ˈkɒf.i/.
Which syllable is stressed in coffee?
The first syllable, coff, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of coffee?
Coffee has the structure CVC/V, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide coffee into syllables?
By sound, kɒf.i. By letters, as a spelling guide, coff-ee.