How Many Syllables In Fustian?
3syllables
Fustian has 3 syllables, fus-ti-an. It is a trisyllabic word.
fustian
/ˈfʌs.ti.ən/ UK /ˈfʌs.tʃən/ US
Fustian can also be said with 2 syllables (US /ˈfʌs.tʃən/).
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, fus.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV/VC
Division By Sound
/fʌs.ti.ən/
Division By Letters
fus-ti-an
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Fustian
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 | ʌ | s | CVC | closed |
| 2 | t | i | – | CV | open |
| 3 | – | ə | n | VC | closed |
Why Fustian Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ʌ/, so it keeps a coda /s/.
- Two vowels meet between syllables 2 and 3, so syllable 3 has no onset.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in fustian?
Fustian has 3 syllables, fus-ti-an. In British English it is transcribed /ˈfʌs.ti.ən/.
Which syllable is stressed in fustian?
The first syllable, fus, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of fustian?
Fustian has the structure CVC/CV/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide fustian into syllables?
By sound, fʌs.ti.ən. By letters, as a spelling guide, fus-ti-an.