How Many Syllables In Argue?
2syllables
Argue has 2 syllables, arg-ue. It is a disyllabic word.
argue
/ˈɑːɡ.juː/ UK /ˈɑːrɡ.juː/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, arg.
Syllable Structure
VC/CV
Division By Sound
/ɑːɡ.juː/
Division By Letters
arg-ue
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Argue
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 | – | ɑː | ɡ | VC | closed |
| 2 | j | uː | – | CV | open |
Why Argue Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /j/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in argue?
Argue has 2 syllables, arg-ue. In British English it is transcribed /ˈɑːɡ.juː/.
Which syllable is stressed in argue?
The first syllable, arg, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of argue?
Argue has the structure VC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide argue into syllables?
By sound, ɑːɡ.juː. By letters, as a spelling guide, arg-ue.