How Many Syllables In Fortnight?
2syllables
Fortnight has 2 syllables, fort-night. It is a disyllabic word.
fortnight
/ˈfɔːt.naɪt/ UK /ˈfɔːrt.naɪt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, fort.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/fɔːt.naɪt/
Division By Letters
fort-night
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Fortnight
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 | t | CVC | closed |
| 2 | n | aɪ | t | CVC | closed |
Why Fortnight Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /n/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in fortnight?
Fortnight has 2 syllables, fort-night. In British English it is transcribed /ˈfɔːt.naɪt/.
Which syllable is stressed in fortnight?
The first syllable, fort, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of fortnight?
Fortnight has the structure CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide fortnight into syllables?
By sound, fɔːt.naɪt. By letters, as a spelling guide, fort-night.