How Many Syllables In Delightful?
3syllables
Delightful has 3 syllables, de-light-ful. It is a trisyllabic word.
delightful
/dɪˈlaɪt.fəl/ UK /dɪˈlaɪt.fəl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, light.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/dɪ.laɪt.fəl/
Division By Letters
de-light-ful
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Delightful
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | d | ɪ | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | l | aɪ | t | CVC | closed |
| 3 | f | ə | l | CVC | closed |
Why Delightful Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /f/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in delightful?
Delightful has 3 syllables, de-light-ful. In British English it is transcribed /dɪˈlaɪt.fəl/.
Which syllable is stressed in delightful?
The second syllable, light, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of delightful?
Delightful has the structure CV/CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide delightful into syllables?
By sound, dɪ.laɪt.fəl. By letters, as a spelling guide, de-light-ful.