How Many Syllables In Forsake?
2syllables
Forsake has 2 syllables, for-sake. It is a disyllabic word.
forsake
/fəˈseɪk/ UK /fɔːrˈseɪk/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, sake.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/fə.seɪk/
Division By Letters
for-sake
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Forsake
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 | s | eɪ | k | CVC | closed |
Why Forsake Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /s/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in forsake?
Forsake has 2 syllables, for-sake. In British English it is transcribed /fəˈseɪk/.
Which syllable is stressed in forsake?
The second syllable, sake, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of forsake?
Forsake has the structure CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide forsake into syllables?
By sound, fə.seɪk. By letters, as a spelling guide, for-sake.