How Many Syllables In Erasure?
3syllables
Erasure has 3 syllables, e-ra-sure. It is a trisyllabic word.
erasure
/ɪˈreɪ.ʒə/ UK /ɪˈreɪ.ʃɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, ra.
Syllable Structure
V/CV/CV
Division By Sound
/ɪ.reɪ.ʒə/
Division By Letters
e-ra-sure
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Erasure
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 | – | V | open |
| 2 primary stress | r | eɪ | – | CV | open |
| 3 | ʒ | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Erasure Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /r/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /ʒ/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | /ɪˈreɪ.ʒə/ | /ɪˈreɪ.ʃɚ/ | 3 |
| Also | /ɪˈreɪ.ʃə/ | 3 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in erasure?
Erasure has 3 syllables, e-ra-sure. In British English it is transcribed /ɪˈreɪ.ʒə/.
Which syllable is stressed in erasure?
The second syllable, ra, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of erasure?
Erasure has the structure V/CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide erasure into syllables?
By sound, ɪ.reɪ.ʒə. By letters, as a spelling guide, e-ra-sure.