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