How Many Syllables In Fulcrum?
2syllables
Fulcrum has 2 syllables, ful-crum. It is a disyllabic word.
fulcrum
/ˈfʊl.krəm/ UK /ˈfʊl.krəm/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, ful.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CCVC
Division By Sound
/fʊl.krəm/
Division By Letters
ful-crum
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Fulcrum
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 | ʊ | l | CVC | closed |
| 2 | kr | ə | m | CCVC | closed |
Why Fulcrum Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ʊ/, so it keeps a coda /l/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in fulcrum?
Fulcrum has 2 syllables, ful-crum. In British English it is transcribed /ˈfʊl.krəm/.
Which syllable is stressed in fulcrum?
The first syllable, ful, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of fulcrum?
Fulcrum has the structure CVC/CCVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide fulcrum into syllables?
By sound, fʊl.krəm. By letters, as a spelling guide, ful-crum.