How Many Syllables In Defuse?
2syllables
Defuse has 2 syllables, de-fuse. It is a disyllabic word.
defuse
/dɪˈfjuːz/ UK /dɪˈfjuːz/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, fuse.
Syllable Structure
CV/CCVC
Division By Sound
/dɪ.fjuːz/
Division By Letters
de-fuse
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Defuse
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | d | ɪ | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | fj | uː | z | CCVC | closed |
Why Defuse 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 defuse?
Defuse has 2 syllables, de-fuse. In British English it is transcribed /dɪˈfjuːz/.
Which syllable is stressed in defuse?
The second syllable, fuse, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of defuse?
Defuse has the structure CV/CCVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide defuse into syllables?
By sound, dɪ.fjuːz. By letters, as a spelling guide, de-fuse.