How Many Syllables In Benue?
2syllables
Benue has 2 syllables, be-nue. It is a disyllabic word.
benue
/ˈben.weɪ/ UK /ˈben.weɪ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, be.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV
Division By Sound
/ben.weɪ/
Division By Letters
be-nue
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Benue
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 | b | e | n | CVC | closed |
| 2 | w | eɪ | – | CV | open |
Why Benue Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in Benue?
Benue has 2 syllables, be-nue. In British English it is transcribed /ˈben.weɪ/.
Which syllable is stressed in Benue?
The first syllable, be, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of Benue?
Benue has the structure CVC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide Benue into syllables?
By sound, ben.weɪ. By letters, as a spelling guide, be-nue.