How Many Syllables In Leisure?
2syllables
Leisure has 2 syllables, leis-ure. It is a disyllabic word.
leisure
/ˈleʒ.ə/ UK /ˈliː.ʒɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, leis.
Syllable Structure
CVC/V
Division By Sound
/leʒ.ə/
Division By Letters
leis-ure
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Leisure
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 | l | e | ʒ | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | – | V | open |
Why Leisure Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /ʒ/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in leisure?
Leisure has 2 syllables, leis-ure. In British English it is transcribed /ˈleʒ.ə/.
Which syllable is stressed in leisure?
The first syllable, leis, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of leisure?
Leisure has the structure CVC/V, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide leisure into syllables?
By sound, leʒ.ə. By letters, as a spelling guide, leis-ure.