How Many Syllables In Statute?
2syllables
Statute has 2 syllables, stat-ute. It is a disyllabic word.
statute
/ˈstætʃ.uːt/ UK /ˈstætʃ.uːt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, stat.
Syllable Structure
CCVC/VC
Division By Sound
/stætʃ.uːt/
Division By Letters
stat-ute
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Statute
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 | st | æ | tʃ | CCVC | closed |
| 2 | – | uː | t | VC | closed |
Why Statute Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /tʃ/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in statute?
Statute has 2 syllables, stat-ute. In British English it is transcribed /ˈstætʃ.uːt/.
Which syllable is stressed in statute?
The first syllable, stat, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of statute?
Statute has the structure CCVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide statute into syllables?
By sound, stætʃ.uːt. By letters, as a spelling guide, stat-ute.