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