How Many Syllables In Purée?
2syllables
Purée has 2 syllables, pu-re. It is a disyllabic word.
pure
/ˈpjʊə.reɪ/ UK /pjʊˈreɪ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, pu.
Syllable Structure
CCV/CV
Division By Sound
/pjʊə.reɪ/
Division By Letters
pu-re
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Purée
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 | pj | ʊə | – | CCV | open |
| 2 | r | eɪ | – | CV | open |
Why Purée Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /r/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in purée?
Purée has 2 syllables, pu-re. In British English it is transcribed /ˈpjʊə.reɪ/.
Which syllable is stressed in purée?
The first syllable, pu, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of purée?
Purée has the structure CCV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide purée into syllables?
By sound, pjʊə.reɪ. By letters, as a spelling guide, pu-re.