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