How Many Syllables In Future?
2syllables
Future has 2 syllables, fu-ture. It is a disyllabic word.
future
/ˈfjuː.tʃə/ UK /ˈfjuː.tʃɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, fu.
Syllable Structure
CCV/CV
Division By Sound
/fjuː.tʃə/
Division By Letters
fu-ture
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Future
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 | tʃ | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Future Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /tʃ/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in future?
Future has 2 syllables, fu-ture. In British English it is transcribed /ˈfjuː.tʃə/.
Which syllable is stressed in future?
The first syllable, fu, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of future?
Future has the structure CCV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide future into syllables?
By sound, fjuː.tʃə. By letters, as a spelling guide, fu-ture.