How Many Syllables In Forestall?
2syllables
Forestall has 2 syllables, fore-stall. It is a disyllabic word.
forestall
/fɔːˈstɔːl/ UK /fɔːrˈstɔːl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, stall.
Syllable Structure
CV/CCVC
Division By Sound
/fɔː.stɔːl/
Division By Letters
fore-stall
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Forestall
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | f | ɔː | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | st | ɔː | l | CCVC | closed |
Why Forestall Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /st/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in forestall?
Forestall has 2 syllables, fore-stall. In British English it is transcribed /fɔːˈstɔːl/.
Which syllable is stressed in forestall?
The second syllable, stall, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of forestall?
Forestall has the structure CV/CCVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide forestall into syllables?
By sound, fɔː.stɔːl. By letters, as a spelling guide, fore-stall.