How Many Syllables In Transfuse?
2syllables
Transfuse has 2 syllables, trans-fuse. It is a disyllabic word.
transfuse
/trænsˈfjuːz/ UK /trænsˈfjuːz/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, fuse.
Syllable Structure
CCVCC/CCVC
Division By Sound
/træns.fjuːz/
Division By Letters
trans-fuse
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Transfuse
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | tr | æ | ns | CCVCC | closed |
| 2 primary stress | fj | uː | z | CCVC | closed |
Why Transfuse Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /fj/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in transfuse?
Transfuse has 2 syllables, trans-fuse. In British English it is transcribed /trænsˈfjuːz/.
Which syllable is stressed in transfuse?
The second syllable, fuse, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of transfuse?
Transfuse has the structure CCVCC/CCVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide transfuse into syllables?
By sound, træns.fjuːz. By letters, as a spelling guide, trans-fuse.