How Many Syllables In Tenure?
2syllables
Tenure has 2 syllables, ten-ure. It is a disyllabic word.
tenure
/ˈten.jə/ UK /ˈten.jɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, ten.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV
Division By Sound
/ten.jə/
Division By Letters
ten-ure
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Tenure
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 | t | e | n | CVC | closed |
| 2 | j | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Tenure Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in tenure?
Tenure has 2 syllables, ten-ure. In British English it is transcribed /ˈten.jə/.
Which syllable is stressed in tenure?
The first syllable, ten, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of tenure?
Tenure has the structure CVC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide tenure into syllables?
By sound, ten.jə. By letters, as a spelling guide, ten-ure.