How Many Syllables In Injure?
2syllables
Injure has 2 syllables, in-jure. It is a disyllabic word.
injure
/ˈɪn.dʒə/ UK /ˈɪn.dʒɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, in.
Syllable Structure
VC/CV
Division By Sound
/ɪn.dʒə/
Division By Letters
in-jure
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Injure
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 | – | ɪ | n | VC | closed |
| 2 | dʒ | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Injure Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in injure?
Injure has 2 syllables, in-jure. In British English it is transcribed /ˈɪn.dʒə/.
Which syllable is stressed in injure?
The first syllable, in, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of injure?
Injure has the structure VC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide injure into syllables?
By sound, ɪn.dʒə. By letters, as a spelling guide, in-jure.