How Many Syllables In Issue?
2syllables
Issue has 2 syllables, iss-ue. It is a disyllabic word.
issue
/ˈɪʃ.uː/ UK /ˈɪʃ.uː/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, iss.
Syllable Structure
VC/V
Division By Sound
/ɪʃ.uː/
Division By Letters
iss-ue
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Issue
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 | – | ɪ | ʃ | VC | closed |
| 2 | – | uː | – | V | open |
Why Issue Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /ʃ/.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | /ˈɪʃ.uː/ | /ˈɪʃ.uː/ | 2 |
| Also | /ˈɪs.juː/ | 2 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in issue?
Issue has 2 syllables, iss-ue. In British English it is transcribed /ˈɪʃ.uː/.
Which syllable is stressed in issue?
The first syllable, iss, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of issue?
Issue has the structure VC/V, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide issue into syllables?
By sound, ɪʃ.uː. By letters, as a spelling guide, iss-ue.