How Many Syllables In Fugitive?
3syllables
Fugitive has 3 syllables, fu-gi-tive. It is a trisyllabic word.
fugitive
/ˈfjuː.dʒɪ.tɪv/ UK /ˈfjuː.dʒə.t̬ɪv/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, fu.
Syllable Structure
CCV/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/fjuː.dʒɪ.tɪv/
Division By Letters
fu-gi-tive
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Fugitive
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 | fj | uː | – | CCV | open |
| 2 | dʒ | ɪ | – | CV | open |
| 3 | t | ɪ | v | CVC | closed |
Why Fugitive Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /dʒ/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /t/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in fugitive?
Fugitive has 3 syllables, fu-gi-tive. In British English it is transcribed /ˈfjuː.dʒɪ.tɪv/.
Which syllable is stressed in fugitive?
The first syllable, fu, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of fugitive?
Fugitive has the structure CCV/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide fugitive into syllables?
By sound, fjuː.dʒɪ.tɪv. By letters, as a spelling guide, fu-gi-tive.