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