How Many Syllables In Manicure?
3syllables
Manicure has 3 syllables, man-i-cure. It is a trisyllabic word.
manicure
/ˈmæn.ɪ.kjʊə/ UK /ˈmæn.ə.kjʊr/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, man.
Syllable Structure
CVC/V/CCV
Division By Sound
/mæn.ɪ.kjʊə/
Division By Letters
man-i-cure
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Manicure
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 | m | æ | n | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ɪ | – | V | open |
| 3 | kj | ʊə | – | CCV | open |
Why Manicure Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /kj/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in manicure?
Manicure has 3 syllables, man-i-cure. In British English it is transcribed /ˈmæn.ɪ.kjʊə/.
Which syllable is stressed in manicure?
The first syllable, man, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of manicure?
Manicure has the structure CVC/V/CCV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide manicure into syllables?
By sound, mæn.ɪ.kjʊə. By letters, as a spelling guide, man-i-cure.