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