How Many Syllables In Resourceful?
3syllables
Resourceful has 3 syllables, resour-ce-ful. It is a trisyllabic word.
resourceful
/rɪˈsɔːs.fəl/ UK /rɪˈsɔːrs.fəl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, ce.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/rɪ.sɔːs.fəl/
Division By Letters
resour-ce-ful
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Resourceful
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | r | ɪ | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | s | ɔː | s | CVC | closed |
| 3 | f | ə | l | CVC | closed |
Why Resourceful Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /s/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /f/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in resourceful?
Resourceful has 3 syllables, resour-ce-ful. In British English it is transcribed /rɪˈsɔːs.fəl/.
Which syllable is stressed in resourceful?
The second syllable, ce, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of resourceful?
Resourceful has the structure CV/CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide resourceful into syllables?
By sound, rɪ.sɔːs.fəl. By letters, as a spelling guide, resour-ce-ful.