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