How Many Syllables In Doubtful?
2syllables
Doubtful has 2 syllables, doubt-ful. It is a disyllabic word.
doubtful
/ˈdaʊt.fəl/ UK /ˈdaʊt.fəl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, doubt.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/daʊt.fəl/
Division By Letters
doubt-ful
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Doubtful
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 | d | aʊ | t | CVC | closed |
| 2 | f | ə | l | CVC | closed |
Why Doubtful Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /f/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in doubtful?
Doubtful has 2 syllables, doubt-ful. In British English it is transcribed /ˈdaʊt.fəl/.
Which syllable is stressed in doubtful?
The first syllable, doubt, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of doubtful?
Doubtful has the structure CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide doubtful into syllables?
By sound, daʊt.fəl. By letters, as a spelling guide, doubt-ful.