How Many Syllables In Composure?
3syllables
Composure has 3 syllables, com-po-sure. It is a trisyllabic word.
composure
/kəmˈpəʊ.ʒə/ UK /kəmˈpoʊ.ʒɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, po.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV/CV
Division By Sound
/kəm.pəʊ.ʒə/
Division By Letters
com-po-sure
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Composure
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | k | ə | m | CVC | closed |
| 2 primary stress | p | əʊ | – | CV | open |
| 3 | ʒ | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Composure Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /p/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /ʒ/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in composure?
Composure has 3 syllables, com-po-sure. In British English it is transcribed /kəmˈpəʊ.ʒə/.
Which syllable is stressed in composure?
The second syllable, po, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of composure?
Composure has the structure CVC/CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide composure into syllables?
By sound, kəm.pəʊ.ʒə. By letters, as a spelling guide, com-po-sure.