How Many Syllables In Tuesday?
2syllables
Tuesday has 2 syllables, tues-day. It is a disyllabic word.
tuesday
/ˈtjuːz.deɪ/ UK /ˈtuːz.deɪ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, tues.
Syllable Structure
CCVC/CV
Division By Sound
/tjuːz.deɪ/
Division By Letters
tues-day
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Tuesday
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 | tj | uː | z | CCVC | closed |
| 2 | d | eɪ | – | CV | open |
Why Tuesday Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /d/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | /ˈtjuːz.deɪ/ | /ˈtuːz.deɪ/ | 2 |
| Also | /ˈtjuːz.dɪ/ | 2 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in tuesday?
Tuesday has 2 syllables, tues-day. In British English it is transcribed /ˈtjuːz.deɪ/.
Which syllable is stressed in tuesday?
The first syllable, tues, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of tuesday?
Tuesday has the structure CCVC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide tuesday into syllables?
By sound, tjuːz.deɪ. By letters, as a spelling guide, tues-day.