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