How Many Syllables In Coiffure?
2syllables
Coiffure has 2 syllables, coi-ffure. It is a disyllabic word.
coiffure
/kwɒˈfjʊə/ UK /kwɑːˈfjʊr/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, ffure.
Syllable Structure
CCV/CCV
Division By Sound
/kwɒ.fjʊə/
Division By Letters
coi-ffure
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Coiffure
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | kw | ɒ | – | CCV | open |
| 2 primary stress | fj | ʊə | – | CCV | open |
Why Coiffure 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 coiffure?
Coiffure has 2 syllables, coi-ffure. In British English it is transcribed /kwɒˈfjʊə/.
Which syllable is stressed in coiffure?
The second syllable, ffure, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of coiffure?
Coiffure has the structure CCV/CCV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide coiffure into syllables?
By sound, kwɒ.fjʊə. By letters, as a spelling guide, coi-ffure.