How Many Syllables In Statuesque?
3syllables
Statuesque has 3 syllables, stat-uesqu-e. It is a trisyllabic word.
statuesque
/ˌstætʃ.uˈesk/ UK /ˌstætʃ.uˈesk/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the third syllable, e.
Syllable Structure
CCVC/V/VCC
Division By Sound
/stætʃ.u.esk/
Division By Letters
stat-uesqu-e
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Statuesque
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 | st | æ | tʃ | CCVC | closed |
| 2 | – | u | – | V | open |
| 3 primary stress | – | e | sk | VCC | closed |
Why Statuesque Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /tʃ/.
- Two vowels meet between syllables 2 and 3, so syllable 3 has no onset.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in statuesque?
Statuesque has 3 syllables, stat-uesqu-e. In British English it is transcribed /ˌstætʃ.uˈesk/.
Which syllable is stressed in statuesque?
The third syllable, e, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of statuesque?
Statuesque has the structure CCVC/V/VCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide statuesque into syllables?
By sound, stætʃ.u.esk. By letters, as a spelling guide, stat-uesqu-e.