How Many Syllables In Fungus?
2syllables
Fungus has 2 syllables, fung-us. It is a disyllabic word.
fungus
/ˈfʌŋ.ɡəs/ UK /ˈfʌŋ.ɡəs/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, fung.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/fʌŋ.ɡəs/
Division By Letters
fung-us
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Fungus
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 | ʌ | ŋ | CVC | closed |
| 2 | ɡ | ə | s | CVC | closed |
Why Fungus Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ʌ/, so it keeps a coda /ŋ/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in fungus?
Fungus has 2 syllables, fung-us. In British English it is transcribed /ˈfʌŋ.ɡəs/.
Which syllable is stressed in fungus?
The first syllable, fung, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of fungus?
Fungus has the structure CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide fungus into syllables?
By sound, fʌŋ.ɡəs. By letters, as a spelling guide, fung-us.