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