How Many Syllables In Grateful?
2syllables
Grateful has 2 syllables, grate-ful. It is a disyllabic word.
grateful
/ˈɡreɪt.fəl/ UK /ˈɡreɪt.fəl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, grate.
Syllable Structure
CCVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/ɡreɪt.fəl/
Division By Letters
grate-ful
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Grateful
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 | ɡr | eɪ | t | CCVC | closed |
| 2 | f | ə | l | CVC | closed |
Why Grateful 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 grateful?
Grateful has 2 syllables, grate-ful. In British English it is transcribed /ˈɡreɪt.fəl/.
Which syllable is stressed in grateful?
The first syllable, grate, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of grateful?
Grateful has the structure CCVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide grateful into syllables?
By sound, ɡreɪt.fəl. By letters, as a spelling guide, grate-ful.