How Many Syllables In Caesura?
3syllables
Caesura has 3 syllables, cae-su-ra. It is a trisyllabic word.
caesura
/sɪˈʒʊə.rə/ UK /sɪˈʒʊr.ə/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, su.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV/CV
Division By Sound
/sɪ.ʒʊə.rə/
Division By Letters
cae-su-ra
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Caesura
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | s | ɪ | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | ʒ | ʊə | – | CV | open |
| 3 | r | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Caesura Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /ʒ/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /r/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | /sɪˈʒʊə.rə/ | /sɪˈʒʊr.ə/ | 3 |
| Also | /sɪˈzjʊə.rə/ | 3 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in caesura?
Caesura has 3 syllables, cae-su-ra. In British English it is transcribed /sɪˈʒʊə.rə/.
Which syllable is stressed in caesura?
The second syllable, su, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of caesura?
Caesura has the structure CV/CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide caesura into syllables?
By sound, sɪ.ʒʊə.rə. By letters, as a spelling guide, cae-su-ra.