How Many Syllables In Steadfast?
2syllables
Steadfast has 2 syllables, stead-fast. It is a disyllabic word.
steadfast
/ˈsted.fɑːst/ UK /ˈsted.fæst/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, stead.
Syllable Structure
CCVC/CVCC
Division By Sound
/sted.fɑːst/
Division By Letters
stead-fast
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Steadfast
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 | st | e | d | CCVC | closed |
| 2 | f | ɑː | st | CVCC | closed |
Why Steadfast Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /d/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in steadfast?
Steadfast has 2 syllables, stead-fast. In British English it is transcribed /ˈsted.fɑːst/.
Which syllable is stressed in steadfast?
The first syllable, stead, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of steadfast?
Steadfast has the structure CCVC/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide steadfast into syllables?
By sound, sted.fɑːst. By letters, as a spelling guide, stead-fast.