How Many Syllables In Pleasure?
2syllables
Pleasure has 2 syllables, pleas-ure. It is a disyllabic word.
pleasure
/ˈpleʒ.ə/ UK /ˈpleʒ.ɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, pleas.
Syllable Structure
CCVC/V
Division By Sound
/pleʒ.ə/
Division By Letters
pleas-ure
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Pleasure
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 | pl | e | ʒ | CCVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | – | V | open |
Why Pleasure 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 pleasure?
Pleasure has 2 syllables, pleas-ure. In British English it is transcribed /ˈpleʒ.ə/.
Which syllable is stressed in pleasure?
The first syllable, pleas, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of pleasure?
Pleasure has the structure CCVC/V, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide pleasure into syllables?
By sound, pleʒ.ə. By letters, as a spelling guide, pleas-ure.