How Many Syllables In Peruse?
2syllables
Peruse has 2 syllables, pe-ruse. It is a disyllabic word.
peruse
/pəˈruːz/ UK /pəˈruːz/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, ruse.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/pə.ruːz/
Division By Letters
pe-ruse
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Peruse
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | p | ə | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | r | uː | z | CVC | closed |
Why Peruse Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /r/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in peruse?
Peruse has 2 syllables, pe-ruse. In British English it is transcribed /pəˈruːz/.
Which syllable is stressed in peruse?
The second syllable, ruse, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of peruse?
Peruse has the structure CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide peruse into syllables?
By sound, pə.ruːz. By letters, as a spelling guide, pe-ruse.