How Many Syllables In Prosecute?
3syllables
Prosecute has 3 syllables, pros-e-cute. It is a trisyllabic word.
prosecute
/ˈprɒs.ɪ.kjuːt/ UK /ˈprɑː.sə.kjuːt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, pros.
Syllable Structure
CCVC/V/CCVC
Division By Sound
/prɒs.ɪ.kjuːt/
Division By Letters
pros-e-cute
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Prosecute
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 | ɒ | s | CCVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ɪ | – | V | open |
| 3 | kj | uː | t | CCVC | closed |
Why Prosecute Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /s/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /kj/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in prosecute?
Prosecute has 3 syllables, pros-e-cute. In British English it is transcribed /ˈprɒs.ɪ.kjuːt/.
Which syllable is stressed in prosecute?
The first syllable, pros, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of prosecute?
Prosecute has the structure CCVC/V/CCVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide prosecute into syllables?
By sound, prɒs.ɪ.kjuːt. By letters, as a spelling guide, pros-e-cute.