How Many Syllables In Yusuf?
2syllables
Yusuf has 2 syllables, yu-suf. It is a disyllabic word.
yusuf
/ˈjuː.sʊf/ UK /ˈjuː.sʊf/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, yu.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/juː.sʊf/
Division By Letters
yu-suf
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Yusuf
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 | j | uː | – | CV | open |
| 2 | s | ʊ | f | CVC | closed |
Why Yusuf Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /s/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | /ˈjuː.sʊf/ | /ˈjuː.sʊf/ | 2 |
| Also | /ˈjuː.sʌf/ | 2 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in Yusuf?
Yusuf has 2 syllables, yu-suf. In British English it is transcribed /ˈjuː.sʊf/.
Which syllable is stressed in Yusuf?
The first syllable, yu, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of Yusuf?
Yusuf has the structure CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide Yusuf into syllables?
By sound, juː.sʊf. By letters, as a spelling guide, yu-suf.