How Many Syllables In Fewer?
2syllables
Fewer has 2 syllables, few-er. It is a disyllabic word.
fewer
/ˈfjuː.ə/ UK /ˈfjuː.ɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, few.
Syllable Structure
CCV/V
Division By Sound
/fjuː.ə/
Division By Letters
few-er
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Fewer
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 | fj | uː | – | CCV | open |
| 2 | – | ə | – | V | open |
Why Fewer Divides Here
- Two vowels meet between syllables 1 and 2, so syllable 2 has no onset.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in fewer?
Fewer has 2 syllables, few-er. In British English it is transcribed /ˈfjuː.ə/.
Which syllable is stressed in fewer?
The first syllable, few, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of fewer?
Fewer has the structure CCV/V, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide fewer into syllables?
By sound, fjuː.ə. By letters, as a spelling guide, few-er.