How Many Syllables In Statue?
2syllables
Statue has 2 syllables, stat-ue. It is a disyllabic word.
statue
/ˈstætʃ.uː/ UK /ˈstætʃ.uː/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, stat.
Syllable Structure
CCVC/V
Division By Sound
/stætʃ.uː/
Division By Letters
stat-ue
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Statue
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 | st | æ | tʃ | CCVC | closed |
| 2 | – | uː | – | V | open |
Why Statue Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /tʃ/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in statue?
Statue has 2 syllables, stat-ue. In British English it is transcribed /ˈstætʃ.uː/.
Which syllable is stressed in statue?
The first syllable, stat, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of statue?
Statue has the structure CCVC/V, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide statue into syllables?
By sound, stætʃ.uː. By letters, as a spelling guide, stat-ue.