How Many Syllables In Furlough?
2syllables
Furlough has 2 syllables, fur-lough. It is a disyllabic word.
furlough
/ˈfɜː.ləʊ/ UK /ˈfɝː.loʊ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, fur.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV
Division By Sound
/fɜː.ləʊ/
Division By Letters
fur-lough
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Furlough
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 | ɜː | – | CV | open |
| 2 | l | əʊ | – | CV | open |
Why Furlough Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in furlough?
Furlough has 2 syllables, fur-lough. In British English it is transcribed /ˈfɜː.ləʊ/.
Which syllable is stressed in furlough?
The first syllable, fur, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of furlough?
Furlough has the structure CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide furlough into syllables?
By sound, fɜː.ləʊ. By letters, as a spelling guide, fur-lough.