How Many Syllables In Effort?
2syllables
Effort has 2 syllables, eff-ort. It is a disyllabic word.
effort
/ˈef.ət/ UK /ˈef.ɚt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, eff.
Syllable Structure
VC/VC
Division By Sound
/ef.ət/
Division By Letters
eff-ort
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Effort
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 | – | e | f | VC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | t | VC | closed |
Why Effort Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /f/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in effort?
Effort has 2 syllables, eff-ort. In British English it is transcribed /ˈef.ət/.
Which syllable is stressed in effort?
The first syllable, eff, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of effort?
Effort has the structure VC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide effort into syllables?
By sound, ef.ət. By letters, as a spelling guide, eff-ort.