How Many Syllables In Procure?
2syllables
Procure has 2 syllables, pro-cure. It is a disyllabic word.
procure
/prəˈkjʊə/ UK /proʊˈkjʊr/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, cure.
Syllable Structure
CCV/CCV
Division By Sound
/prə.kjʊə/
Division By Letters
pro-cure
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Procure
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 | kj | ʊə | – | CCV | open |
Why Procure Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /kj/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in procure?
Procure has 2 syllables, pro-cure. In British English it is transcribed /prəˈkjʊə/.
Which syllable is stressed in procure?
The second syllable, cure, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of procure?
Procure has the structure CCV/CCV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide procure into syllables?
By sound, prə.kjʊə. By letters, as a spelling guide, pro-cure.