How Many Syllables In Confuse?
2syllables
Confuse has 2 syllables, con-fuse. It is a disyllabic word.
confuse
/kənˈfjuːz/ UK /kənˈfjuːz/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, fuse.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CCVC
Division By Sound
/kən.fjuːz/
Division By Letters
con-fuse
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Confuse
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | k | ə | n | CVC | closed |
| 2 primary stress | fj | uː | z | CCVC | closed |
Why Confuse Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /fj/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in confuse?
Confuse has 2 syllables, con-fuse. In British English it is transcribed /kənˈfjuːz/.
Which syllable is stressed in confuse?
The second syllable, fuse, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of confuse?
Confuse has the structure CVC/CCVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide confuse into syllables?
By sound, kən.fjuːz. By letters, as a spelling guide, con-fuse.