How Many Syllables In Armature?
3syllables
Armature has 3 syllables, ar-ma-ture. It is a trisyllabic word.
armature
/ˈɑː.mə.tʃʊə/ UK /ˈɑːr.mə.tʃʊr/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, ar.
Syllable Structure
V/CV/CV
Division By Sound
/ɑː.mə.tʃʊə/
Division By Letters
ar-ma-ture
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Armature
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 | – | ɑː | – | V | open |
| 2 | m | ə | – | CV | open |
| 3 | tʃ | ʊə | – | CV | open |
Why Armature Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /m/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /tʃ/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in armature?
Armature has 3 syllables, ar-ma-ture. In British English it is transcribed /ˈɑː.mə.tʃʊə/.
Which syllable is stressed in armature?
The first syllable, ar, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of armature?
Armature has the structure V/CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide armature into syllables?
By sound, ɑː.mə.tʃʊə. By letters, as a spelling guide, ar-ma-ture.