How Many Syllables In Fatigue?
2syllables
Fatigue has 2 syllables, fati-gue. It is a disyllabic word.
fatigue
/fəˈtiːɡ/ UK /fəˈtiːɡ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, gue.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/fə.tiːɡ/
Division By Letters
fati-gue
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Fatigue
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | f | ə | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | t | iː | ɡ | CVC | closed |
Why Fatigue Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /t/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in fatigue?
Fatigue has 2 syllables, fati-gue. In British English it is transcribed /fəˈtiːɡ/.
Which syllable is stressed in fatigue?
The second syllable, gue, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of fatigue?
Fatigue has the structure CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide fatigue into syllables?
By sound, fə.tiːɡ. By letters, as a spelling guide, fati-gue.