How Many Syllables In Security?
4syllables
Security has 4 syllables, se-cu-ri-ty. It is a polysyllabic word.
security
/sɪˈkjʊə.rə.ti/ UK /sɪˈkjʊr.ə.t̬i/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, cu.
Syllable Structure
CV/CCV/CV/CV
Division By Sound
/sɪ.kjʊə.rə.ti/
Division By Letters
se-cu-ri-ty
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Security
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | s | ɪ | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | kj | ʊə | – | CCV | open |
| 3 | r | ə | – | CV | open |
| 4 | t | i | – | CV | open |
Why Security Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /kj/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /r/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 3 and 4, /t/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | /sɪˈkjʊə.rə.ti/ | /sɪˈkjʊr.ə.t̬i/ | 4 |
| Also | /sɪˈkjɔː.rə.ti/ | 4 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in security?
Security has 4 syllables, se-cu-ri-ty. In British English it is transcribed /sɪˈkjʊə.rə.ti/.
Which syllable is stressed in security?
The second syllable, cu, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of security?
Security has the structure CV/CCV/CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide security into syllables?
By sound, sɪ.kjʊə.rə.ti. By letters, as a spelling guide, se-cu-ri-ty.