How Many Syllables In Abstruse?
2syllables
Abstruse has 2 syllables, ab-struse. It is a disyllabic word.
abstruse
/æbˈstruːs/ UK /æbˈstruːs/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, struse.
Syllable Structure
VC/CCCVC
Division By Sound
/æb.struːs/
Division By Letters
ab-struse
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Abstruse
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | – | æ | b | VC | closed |
| 2 primary stress | str | uː | s | CCCVC | closed |
Why Abstruse Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /str/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in abstruse?
Abstruse has 2 syllables, ab-struse. In British English it is transcribed /æbˈstruːs/.
Which syllable is stressed in abstruse?
The second syllable, struse, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of abstruse?
Abstruse has the structure VC/CCCVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide abstruse into syllables?
By sound, æb.struːs. By letters, as a spelling guide, ab-struse.