How Many Syllables In Curfew?
2syllables
Curfew has 2 syllables, cur-few. It is a disyllabic word.
curfew
/ˈkɜː.fjuː/ UK /ˈkɝː.fjuː/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, cur.
Syllable Structure
CV/CCV
Division By Sound
/kɜː.fjuː/
Division By Letters
cur-few
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Curfew
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 | k | ɜː | – | CV | open |
| 2 | fj | uː | – | CCV | open |
Why Curfew 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 curfew?
Curfew has 2 syllables, cur-few. In British English it is transcribed /ˈkɜː.fjuː/.
Which syllable is stressed in curfew?
The first syllable, cur, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of curfew?
Curfew has the structure CV/CCV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide curfew into syllables?
By sound, kɜː.fjuː. By letters, as a spelling guide, cur-few.