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