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