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