How Many Syllables In Thoughtful?
2syllables
Thoughtful has 2 syllables, thought-ful. It is a disyllabic word.
thoughtful
/ˈθɔːt.fəl/ UK /ˈθɔːt.fəl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, thought.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/θɔːt.fəl/
Division By Letters
thought-ful
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Thoughtful
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 | θ | ɔː | t | CVC | closed |
| 2 | f | ə | l | CVC | closed |
Why Thoughtful Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /f/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in thoughtful?
Thoughtful has 2 syllables, thought-ful. In British English it is transcribed /ˈθɔːt.fəl/.
Which syllable is stressed in thoughtful?
The first syllable, thought, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of thoughtful?
Thoughtful has the structure CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide thoughtful into syllables?
By sound, θɔːt.fəl. By letters, as a spelling guide, thought-ful.