How Many Syllables In Focus?
2syllables
Focus has 2 syllables, fo-cus. It is a disyllabic word.
focus
/ˈfəʊ.kəs/ UK /ˈfoʊ.kəs/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, fo.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/fəʊ.kəs/
Division By Letters
fo-cus
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Focus
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 | f | əʊ | – | CV | open |
| 2 | k | ə | s | CVC | closed |
Why Focus Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /k/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in focus?
Focus has 2 syllables, fo-cus. In British English it is transcribed /ˈfəʊ.kəs/.
Which syllable is stressed in focus?
The first syllable, fo, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of focus?
Focus has the structure CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide focus into syllables?
By sound, fəʊ.kəs. By letters, as a spelling guide, fo-cus.