How Many Syllables In Further?
2syllables
Further has 2 syllables, fur-ther. It is a disyllabic word.
further
/ˈfɜː.ðə/ UK /ˈfɝː.ðɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, fur.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV
Division By Sound
/fɜː.ðə/
Division By Letters
fur-ther
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Further
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 | ɜː | – | CV | open |
| 2 | ð | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Further Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /ð/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in further?
Further has 2 syllables, fur-ther. In British English it is transcribed /ˈfɜː.ðə/.
Which syllable is stressed in further?
The first syllable, fur, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of further?
Further has the structure CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide further into syllables?
By sound, fɜː.ðə. By letters, as a spelling guide, fur-ther.