How Many Syllables In Figure?
2syllables
Figure has 2 syllables, fig-ure. It is a disyllabic word.
figure
/ˈfɪɡ.ə/ UK /ˈfɪɡ.jɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, fig.
Syllable Structure
CVC/V
Division By Sound
/fɪɡ.ə/
Division By Letters
fig-ure
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Figure
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 | f | ɪ | ɡ | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | – | V | open |
Why Figure Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /ɡ/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in figure?
Figure has 2 syllables, fig-ure. In British English it is transcribed /ˈfɪɡ.ə/.
Which syllable is stressed in figure?
The first syllable, fig, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of figure?
Figure has the structure CVC/V, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide figure into syllables?
By sound, fɪɡ.ə. By letters, as a spelling guide, fig-ure.