How Many Syllables In Fuselage?
3syllables
Fuselage has 3 syllables, fu-se-lage. It is a trisyllabic word.
fuselage
/ˈfjuː.zə.lɑːʒ/ UK /ˈfjuː.sə.lɑːʒ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, fu.
Syllable Structure
CCV/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/fjuː.zə.lɑːʒ/
Division By Letters
fu-se-lage
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Fuselage
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 | z | ə | – | CV | open |
| 3 | l | ɑː | ʒ | CVC | closed |
Why Fuselage Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /z/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in fuselage?
Fuselage has 3 syllables, fu-se-lage. In British English it is transcribed /ˈfjuː.zə.lɑːʒ/.
Which syllable is stressed in fuselage?
The first syllable, fu, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of fuselage?
Fuselage has the structure CCV/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide fuselage into syllables?
By sound, fjuː.zə.lɑːʒ. By letters, as a spelling guide, fu-se-lage.