How Many Syllables In Scripture?
2syllables
Scripture has 2 syllables, scrip-ture. It is a disyllabic word.
scripture
/ˈskrɪp.tʃə/ UK /ˈskrɪp.tʃɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, scrip.
Syllable Structure
CCCVC/CV
Division By Sound
/skrɪp.tʃə/
Division By Letters
scrip-ture
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Scripture
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 | skr | ɪ | p | CCCVC | closed |
| 2 | tʃ | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Scripture Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /p/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in scripture?
Scripture has 2 syllables, scrip-ture. In British English it is transcribed /ˈskrɪp.tʃə/.
Which syllable is stressed in scripture?
The first syllable, scrip, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of scripture?
Scripture has the structure CCCVC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide scripture into syllables?
By sound, skrɪp.tʃə. By letters, as a spelling guide, scrip-ture.