How Many Syllables In Transfusion?
3syllables
Transfusion has 3 syllables, trans-fu-sion. It is a trisyllabic word.
transfusion
/trænsˈfjuː.ʒən/ UK /trænsˈfjuː.ʒən/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, fu.
Syllable Structure
CCVCC/CCV/CVC
Division By Sound
/træns.fjuː.ʒən/
Division By Letters
trans-fu-sion
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Transfusion
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 | – | CCV | open |
| 3 | ʒ | ə | n | CVC | closed |
Why Transfusion Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /fj/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /ʒ/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in transfusion?
Transfusion has 3 syllables, trans-fu-sion. In British English it is transcribed /trænsˈfjuː.ʒən/.
Which syllable is stressed in transfusion?
The second syllable, fu, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of transfusion?
Transfusion has the structure CCVCC/CCV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide transfusion into syllables?
By sound, træns.fjuː.ʒən. By letters, as a spelling guide, trans-fu-sion.