How Many Syllables In Furnace?
2syllables
Furnace has 2 syllables, fur-nace. It is a disyllabic word.
furnace
/ˈfɜː.nɪs/ UK /ˈfɝː.nəs/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, fur.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/fɜː.nɪs/
Division By Letters
fur-nace
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Furnace
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 | ɜː | – | CV | open |
| 2 | n | ɪ | s | CVC | closed |
Why Furnace Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /n/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | /ˈfɜː.nɪs/ | /ˈfɝː.nəs/ | 2 |
| Also | /ˈfɜː.nəs/ | 2 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in furnace?
Furnace has 2 syllables, fur-nace. In British English it is transcribed /ˈfɜː.nɪs/.
Which syllable is stressed in furnace?
The first syllable, fur, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of furnace?
Furnace has the structure CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide furnace into syllables?
By sound, fɜː.nɪs. By letters, as a spelling guide, fur-nace.