How Many Syllables In Terrified?
3syllables
Terrified has 3 syllables, terr-i-fied. It is a trisyllabic word.
terrified
/ˈter.ɪ.faɪd/ UK /ˈter.ə.faɪd/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, terr.
Syllable Structure
CVC/V/CVC
Division By Sound
/ter.ɪ.faɪd/
Division By Letters
terr-i-fied
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Terrified
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 | t | e | r | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ɪ | – | V | open |
| 3 | f | aɪ | d | CVC | closed |
Why Terrified Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /r/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /f/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in terrified?
Terrified has 3 syllables, terr-i-fied. In British English it is transcribed /ˈter.ɪ.faɪd/.
Which syllable is stressed in terrified?
The first syllable, terr, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of terrified?
Terrified has the structure CVC/V/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide terrified into syllables?
By sound, ter.ɪ.faɪd. By letters, as a spelling guide, terr-i-fied.