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