How Many Syllables In Segue?
2syllables
Segue has 2 syllables, se-gue. It is a disyllabic word.
segue
/ˈseɡ.weɪ/ UK /ˈseɡ.weɪ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, se.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV
Division By Sound
/seɡ.weɪ/
Division By Letters
se-gue
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Segue
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 | s | e | ɡ | CVC | closed |
| 2 | w | eɪ | – | CV | open |
Why Segue Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /ɡ/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in segue?
Segue has 2 syllables, se-gue. In British English it is transcribed /ˈseɡ.weɪ/.
Which syllable is stressed in segue?
The first syllable, se, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of segue?
Segue has the structure CVC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide segue into syllables?
By sound, seɡ.weɪ. By letters, as a spelling guide, se-gue.