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