How Many Syllables In Forecast?
2syllables
Forecast has 2 syllables, fore-cast. It is a disyllabic word.
forecast
/ˈfɔː.kɑːst/ UK /ˈfɔːr.kæst/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, fore.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVCC
Division By Sound
/fɔː.kɑːst/
Division By Letters
fore-cast
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Forecast
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 | ɔː | – | CV | open |
| 2 | k | ɑː | st | CVCC | closed |
Why Forecast Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /k/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in forecast?
Forecast has 2 syllables, fore-cast. In British English it is transcribed /ˈfɔː.kɑːst/.
Which syllable is stressed in forecast?
The first syllable, fore, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of forecast?
Forecast has the structure CV/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide forecast into syllables?
By sound, fɔː.kɑːst. By letters, as a spelling guide, fore-cast.