How Many Syllables In Tumour?
2syllables
Tumour has 2 syllables, tu-mour. It is a disyllabic word.
tumour
/ˈtjuː.mə/ UK /ˈtuː.mɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, tu.
Syllable Structure
CCV/CV
Division By Sound
/tjuː.mə/
Division By Letters
tu-mour
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Tumour
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 | tj | uː | – | CCV | open |
| 2 | m | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Tumour Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /m/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in tumour?
Tumour has 2 syllables, tu-mour. In British English it is transcribed /ˈtjuː.mə/.
Which syllable is stressed in tumour?
The first syllable, tu, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of tumour?
Tumour has the structure CCV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide tumour into syllables?
By sound, tjuː.mə. By letters, as a spelling guide, tu-mour.