How Many Syllables In Fulfil?
2syllables
Fulfil has 2 syllables, ful-fil. It is a disyllabic word.
fulfil
/fʊlˈfɪl/ UK /fʊlˈfɪl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, fil.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/fʊl.fɪl/
Division By Letters
ful-fil
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Fulfil
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 | ʊ | l | CVC | closed |
| 2 primary stress | f | ɪ | l | CVC | closed |
Why Fulfil Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /f/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in fulfil?
Fulfil has 2 syllables, ful-fil. In British English it is transcribed /fʊlˈfɪl/.
Which syllable is stressed in fulfil?
The second syllable, fil, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of fulfil?
Fulfil has the structure CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide fulfil into syllables?
By sound, fʊl.fɪl. By letters, as a spelling guide, ful-fil.