How Many Syllables In Refuge?
2syllables
Refuge has 2 syllables, ref-uge. It is a disyllabic word.
refuge
/ˈref.juːdʒ/ UK /ˈref.juːdʒ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, ref.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/ref.juːdʒ/
Division By Letters
ref-uge
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Refuge
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 | r | e | f | CVC | closed |
| 2 | j | uː | dʒ | CVC | closed |
Why Refuge Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /f/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in refuge?
Refuge has 2 syllables, ref-uge. In British English it is transcribed /ˈref.juːdʒ/.
Which syllable is stressed in refuge?
The first syllable, ref, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of refuge?
Refuge has the structure CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide refuge into syllables?
By sound, ref.juːdʒ. By letters, as a spelling guide, ref-uge.