How Many Syllables In Foreign?
2syllables
Foreign has 2 syllables, for-eign. It is a disyllabic word.
foreign
/ˈfɒr.ən/ UK /ˈfɔːr.ən/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, for.
Syllable Structure
CVC/VC
Division By Sound
/fɒr.ən/
Division By Letters
for-eign
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Foreign
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 | ɒ | r | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | n | VC | closed |
Why Foreign Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /r/.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | /ˈfɒr.ən/ | /ˈfɔːr.ən/ | 2 |
| Also | /ˈfɒr.ɪn/ | 2 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in foreign?
Foreign has 2 syllables, for-eign. In British English it is transcribed /ˈfɒr.ən/.
Which syllable is stressed in foreign?
The first syllable, for, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of foreign?
Foreign has the structure CVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide foreign into syllables?
By sound, fɒr.ən. By letters, as a spelling guide, for-eign.