How Many Syllables In Safeguard?
2syllables
Safeguard has 2 syllables, safe-guard. It is a disyllabic word.
safeguard
/ˈseɪf.ɡɑːd/ UK /ˈseɪf.ɡɑːrd/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, safe.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/seɪf.ɡɑːd/
Division By Letters
safe-guard
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Safeguard
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 | s | eɪ | f | CVC | closed |
| 2 | ɡ | ɑː | d | CVC | closed |
Why Safeguard Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /ɡ/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in safeguard?
Safeguard has 2 syllables, safe-guard. In British English it is transcribed /ˈseɪf.ɡɑːd/.
Which syllable is stressed in safeguard?
The first syllable, safe, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of safeguard?
Safeguard has the structure CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide safeguard into syllables?
By sound, seɪf.ɡɑːd. By letters, as a spelling guide, safe-guard.