How Many Syllables In Proofread?
2syllables
Proofread has 2 syllables, proof-read. It is a disyllabic word.
proofread
/ˈpruːf.riːd/ UK /ˈpruːf.riːd/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, proof.
Syllable Structure
CCVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/pruːf.riːd/
Division By Letters
proof-read
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Proofread
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 | pr | uː | f | CCVC | closed |
| 2 | r | iː | d | CVC | closed |
Why Proofread Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /r/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in proofread?
Proofread has 2 syllables, proof-read. In British English it is transcribed /ˈpruːf.riːd/.
Which syllable is stressed in proofread?
The first syllable, proof, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of proofread?
Proofread has the structure CCVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide proofread into syllables?
By sound, pruːf.riːd. By letters, as a spelling guide, proof-read.