How Many Syllables In Fountain?
2syllables
Fountain has 2 syllables, foun-tain. It is a disyllabic word.
fountain
/ˈfaʊn.tɪn/ UK /ˈfaʊn.t̬ɪn/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, foun.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/faʊn.tɪn/
Division By Letters
foun-tain
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Fountain
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 | aʊ | n | CVC | closed |
| 2 | t | ɪ | n | CVC | closed |
Why Fountain Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /t/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | /ˈfaʊn.tɪn/ | /ˈfaʊn.t̬ɪn/ | 2 |
| Also | /ˈfaʊn.tən/ | 2 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in fountain?
Fountain has 2 syllables, foun-tain. In British English it is transcribed /ˈfaʊn.tɪn/.
Which syllable is stressed in fountain?
The first syllable, foun, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of fountain?
Fountain has the structure CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide fountain into syllables?
By sound, faʊn.tɪn. By letters, as a spelling guide, foun-tain.