How Many Syllables In Furthermore?
3syllables
Furthermore has 3 syllables, fur-ther-more. It is a trisyllabic word.
furthermore
/ˌfɜː.ðəˈmɔː/ UK /ˈfɝː.ðɚ.mɔːr/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the third syllable, more.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV/CV
Division By Sound
/fɜː.ðə.mɔː/
Division By Letters
fur-ther-more
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Furthermore
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 secondary stress | f | ɜː | – | CV | open |
| 2 | ð | ə | – | CV | open |
| 3 primary stress | m | ɔː | – | CV | open |
Why Furthermore Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /ð/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /m/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in furthermore?
Furthermore has 3 syllables, fur-ther-more. In British English it is transcribed /ˌfɜː.ðəˈmɔː/.
Which syllable is stressed in furthermore?
The third syllable, more, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of furthermore?
Furthermore has the structure CV/CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide furthermore into syllables?
By sound, fɜː.ðə.mɔː. By letters, as a spelling guide, fur-ther-more.