How Many Syllables In Tuna?
2syllables
Tuna has 2 syllables, tu-na. It is a disyllabic word.
tuna
/ˈtjuː.nə/ UK /ˈtuː.nə/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, tu.
Syllable Structure
CCV/CV
Division By Sound
/tjuː.nə/
Division By Letters
tu-na
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Tuna
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 | – | CCV | open |
| 2 | n | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Tuna Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /n/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in tuna?
Tuna has 2 syllables, tu-na. In British English it is transcribed /ˈtjuː.nə/.
Which syllable is stressed in tuna?
The first syllable, tu, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of tuna?
Tuna has the structure CCV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide tuna into syllables?
By sound, tjuː.nə. By letters, as a spelling guide, tu-na.