How Many Syllables In Fissure?
2syllables
Fissure has 2 syllables, fiss-ure. It is a disyllabic word.
fissure
/ˈfɪʃ.ə/ UK /ˈfɪʃ.ɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, fiss.
Syllable Structure
CVC/V
Division By Sound
/fɪʃ.ə/
Division By Letters
fiss-ure
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Fissure
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 primary stress | f | ɪ | ʃ | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | – | V | open |
Why Fissure Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /ʃ/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in fissure?
Fissure has 2 syllables, fiss-ure. In British English it is transcribed /ˈfɪʃ.ə/.
Which syllable is stressed in fissure?
The first syllable, fiss, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of fissure?
Fissure has the structure CVC/V, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide fissure into syllables?
By sound, fɪʃ.ə. By letters, as a spelling guide, fiss-ure.