How Many Syllables In Endeavour?
3syllables
Endeavour has 3 syllables, en-deav-our. It is a trisyllabic word.
endeavour
/ɪnˈdev.ə/ UK /ɪnˈdev.ɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, deav.
Syllable Structure
VC/CVC/V
Division By Sound
/ɪn.dev.ə/
Division By Letters
en-deav-our
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Endeavour
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | – | ɪ | n | VC | closed |
| 2 primary stress | d | e | v | CVC | closed |
| 3 | – | ə | – | V | open |
Why Endeavour Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /d/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /v/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in endeavour?
Endeavour has 3 syllables, en-deav-our. In British English it is transcribed /ɪnˈdev.ə/.
Which syllable is stressed in endeavour?
The second syllable, deav, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of endeavour?
Endeavour has the structure VC/CVC/V, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide endeavour into syllables?
By sound, ɪn.dev.ə. By letters, as a spelling guide, en-deav-our.