How Many Syllables In Fuel?
2syllables
Fuel has 2 syllables, fu-el. It is a disyllabic word.
fuel
/ˈfjuː.əl/ UK /ˈfjuː.əl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, fu.
Syllable Structure
CCV/VC
Division By Sound
/fjuː.əl/
Division By Letters
fu-el
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Fuel
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 | fj | uː | – | CCV | open |
| 2 | – | ə | l | VC | closed |
Why Fuel Divides Here
- Two vowels meet between syllables 1 and 2, so syllable 2 has no onset.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in fuel?
Fuel has 2 syllables, fu-el. In British English it is transcribed /ˈfjuː.əl/.
Which syllable is stressed in fuel?
The first syllable, fu, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of fuel?
Fuel has the structure CCV/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide fuel into syllables?
By sound, fjuː.əl. By letters, as a spelling guide, fu-el.