How Many Syllables In Refurbish?
3syllables
Refurbish has 3 syllables, re-fur-bish. It is a trisyllabic word.
refurbish
/ˌriːˈfɜː.bɪʃ/ UK /ˌriːˈfɝː.bɪʃ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, fur.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/riː.fɜː.bɪʃ/
Division By Letters
re-fur-bish
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Refurbish
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 | f | ɜː | – | CV | open |
| 3 | b | ɪ | ʃ | CVC | closed |
Why Refurbish Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /f/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /b/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in refurbish?
Refurbish has 3 syllables, re-fur-bish. In British English it is transcribed /ˌriːˈfɜː.bɪʃ/.
Which syllable is stressed in refurbish?
The second syllable, fur, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of refurbish?
Refurbish has the structure CV/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide refurbish into syllables?
By sound, riː.fɜː.bɪʃ. By letters, as a spelling guide, re-fur-bish.