How Many Syllables In Refuel?
3syllables
Refuel has 3 syllables, re-fu-el. It is a trisyllabic word.
refuel
/ˌriːˈfjuː.əl/ UK /ˌriːˈfjuː.əl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, fu.
Syllable Structure
CV/CCV/VC
Division By Sound
/riː.fjuː.əl/
Division By Letters
re-fu-el
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Refuel
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 secondary stress | r | iː | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | fj | uː | – | CCV | open |
| 3 | – | ə | l | VC | closed |
Why Refuel Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /fj/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Two vowels meet between syllables 2 and 3, so syllable 3 has no onset.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in refuel?
Refuel has 3 syllables, re-fu-el. In British English it is transcribed /ˌriːˈfjuː.əl/.
Which syllable is stressed in refuel?
The second syllable, fu, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of refuel?
Refuel has the structure CV/CCV/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide refuel into syllables?
By sound, riː.fjuː.əl. By letters, as a spelling guide, re-fu-el.