How Many Syllables In Infuse?
2syllables
Infuse has 2 syllables, in-fuse. It is a disyllabic word.
infuse
/ɪnˈfjuːz/ UK /ɪnˈfjuːz/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, fuse.
Syllable Structure
VC/CCVC
Division By Sound
/ɪn.fjuːz/
Division By Letters
in-fuse
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Infuse
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | – | ɪ | n | VC | closed |
| 2 primary stress | fj | uː | z | CCVC | closed |
Why Infuse Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /fj/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in infuse?
Infuse has 2 syllables, in-fuse. In British English it is transcribed /ɪnˈfjuːz/.
Which syllable is stressed in infuse?
The second syllable, fuse, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of infuse?
Infuse has the structure VC/CCVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide infuse into syllables?
By sound, ɪn.fjuːz. By letters, as a spelling guide, in-fuse.