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