How Many Syllables In Refusal?
3syllables
Refusal has 3 syllables, re-fu-sal. It is a trisyllabic word.
refusal
/rɪˈfjuː.zəl/ UK /rɪˈfjuː.zəl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, fu.
Syllable Structure
CV/CCV/CVC
Division By Sound
/rɪ.fjuː.zəl/
Division By Letters
re-fu-sal
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Refusal
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | r | ɪ | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | fj | uː | – | CCV | open |
| 3 | z | ə | l | CVC | closed |
Why Refusal Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /fj/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /z/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in refusal?
Refusal has 3 syllables, re-fu-sal. In British English it is transcribed /rɪˈfjuː.zəl/.
Which syllable is stressed in refusal?
The second syllable, fu, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of refusal?
Refusal has the structure CV/CCV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide refusal into syllables?
By sound, rɪ.fjuː.zəl. By letters, as a spelling guide, re-fu-sal.