How Many Syllables In Forgotten?
3syllables
Forgotten has 3 syllables, for-gott-en. It is a trisyllabic word.
forgotten
/fəˈɡɒt.ən/ UK /fɚˈɡɑː.t̬ən/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, gott.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC/VC
Division By Sound
/fə.ɡɒt.ən/
Division By Letters
for-gott-en
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Forgotten
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 | ə | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | ɡ | ɒ | t | CVC | closed |
| 3 | – | ə | n | VC | closed |
Why Forgotten Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /ɡ/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /t/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in forgotten?
Forgotten has 3 syllables, for-gott-en. In British English it is transcribed /fəˈɡɒt.ən/.
Which syllable is stressed in forgotten?
The second syllable, gott, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of forgotten?
Forgotten has the structure CV/CVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide forgotten into syllables?
By sound, fə.ɡɒt.ən. By letters, as a spelling guide, for-gott-en.