How Many Syllables In Demure?
2syllables
Demure has 2 syllables, de-mure. It is a disyllabic word.
demure
/dɪˈmjʊə/ UK /dɪˈmjʊr/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, mure.
Syllable Structure
CV/CCV
Division By Sound
/dɪ.mjʊə/
Division By Letters
de-mure
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Demure
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | d | ɪ | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | mj | ʊə | – | CCV | open |
Why Demure Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /mj/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | /dɪˈmjʊə/ | /dɪˈmjʊr/ | 2 |
| Also | /dɪˈmjɔː/ | 2 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in demure?
Demure has 2 syllables, de-mure. In British English it is transcribed /dɪˈmjʊə/.
Which syllable is stressed in demure?
The second syllable, mure, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of demure?
Demure has the structure CV/CCV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide demure into syllables?
By sound, dɪ.mjʊə. By letters, as a spelling guide, de-mure.