How Many Syllables In Scaffold?
2syllables
Scaffold has 2 syllables, scaff-old. It is a disyllabic word.
scaffold
/ˈskæf.əʊld/ UK /ˈskæf.oʊld/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, scaff.
Syllable Structure
CCVC/VCC
Division By Sound
/skæf.əʊld/
Division By Letters
scaff-old
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Scaffold
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 | sk | æ | f | CCVC | closed |
| 2 | – | əʊ | ld | VCC | closed |
Why Scaffold Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /f/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in scaffold?
Scaffold has 2 syllables, scaff-old. In British English it is transcribed /ˈskæf.əʊld/.
Which syllable is stressed in scaffold?
The first syllable, scaff, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of scaffold?
Scaffold has the structure CCVC/VCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide scaffold into syllables?
By sound, skæf.əʊld. By letters, as a spelling guide, scaff-old.