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