How Many Syllables In Guffaw?
2syllables
Guffaw has 2 syllables, gu-ffaw. It is a disyllabic word.
guffaw
/ɡəˈfɔː/ UK /ɡəˈfɔː/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, ffaw.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV
Division By Sound
/ɡə.fɔː/
Division By Letters
gu-ffaw
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Guffaw
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ɡ | ə | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | f | ɔː | – | CV | open |
Why Guffaw 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 guffaw?
Guffaw has 2 syllables, gu-ffaw. In British English it is transcribed /ɡəˈfɔː/.
Which syllable is stressed in guffaw?
The second syllable, ffaw, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of guffaw?
Guffaw has the structure CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide guffaw into syllables?
By sound, ɡə.fɔː. By letters, as a spelling guide, gu-ffaw.