How Many Syllables In Foetus?
2syllables
Foetus has 2 syllables, foe-tus. It is a disyllabic word.
foetus
/ˈfiː.təs/ UK /ˈfiː.t̬əs/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, foe.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/fiː.təs/
Division By Letters
foe-tus
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Foetus
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 | iː | – | CV | open |
| 2 | t | ə | s | CVC | closed |
Why Foetus Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /t/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in foetus?
Foetus has 2 syllables, foe-tus. In British English it is transcribed /ˈfiː.təs/.
Which syllable is stressed in foetus?
The first syllable, foe, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of foetus?
Foetus has the structure CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide foetus into syllables?
By sound, fiː.təs. By letters, as a spelling guide, foe-tus.