How Many Syllables In Procedure?
3syllables
Procedure has 3 syllables, pro-ce-dure. It is a trisyllabic word.
procedure
/prəˈsiː.dʒə/ UK /prəˈsiː.dʒɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, ce.
Syllable Structure
CCV/CV/CV
Division By Sound
/prə.siː.dʒə/
Division By Letters
pro-ce-dure
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Procedure
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | pr | ə | – | CCV | open |
| 2 primary stress | s | iː | – | CV | open |
| 3 | dʒ | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Procedure Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /s/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /dʒ/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in procedure?
Procedure has 3 syllables, pro-ce-dure. In British English it is transcribed /prəˈsiː.dʒə/.
Which syllable is stressed in procedure?
The second syllable, ce, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of procedure?
Procedure has the structure CCV/CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide procedure into syllables?
By sound, prə.siː.dʒə. By letters, as a spelling guide, pro-ce-dure.