How Many Syllables In Capture?
2syllables
Capture has 2 syllables, cap-ture. It is a disyllabic word.
capture
/ˈkæp.tʃə/ UK /ˈkæp.tʃɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, cap.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV
Division By Sound
/kæp.tʃə/
Division By Letters
cap-ture
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Capture
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 | k | æ | p | CVC | closed |
| 2 | tʃ | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Capture Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /p/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in capture?
Capture has 2 syllables, cap-ture. In British English it is transcribed /ˈkæp.tʃə/.
Which syllable is stressed in capture?
The first syllable, cap, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of capture?
Capture has the structure CVC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide capture into syllables?
By sound, kæp.tʃə. By letters, as a spelling guide, cap-ture.