How Many Syllables In Farther?
2syllables
Farther has 2 syllables, far-ther. It is a disyllabic word.
farther
/ˈfɑː.ðə/ UK /ˈfɑːr.ðɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, far.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV
Division By Sound
/fɑː.ðə/
Division By Letters
far-ther
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Farther
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 | f | ɑː | – | CV | open |
| 2 | ð | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Farther Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /ð/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in farther?
Farther has 2 syllables, far-ther. In British English it is transcribed /ˈfɑː.ðə/.
Which syllable is stressed in farther?
The first syllable, far, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of farther?
Farther has the structure CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide farther into syllables?
By sound, fɑː.ðə. By letters, as a spelling guide, far-ther.