How Many Syllables In Censor?
2syllables
Censor has 2 syllables, cen-sor. It is a disyllabic word.
censor
/ˈsen.sə/ UK /ˈsen.sɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, cen.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV
Division By Sound
/sen.sə/
Division By Letters
cen-sor
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Censor
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 | s | e | n | CVC | closed |
| 2 | s | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Censor Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in censor?
Censor has 2 syllables, cen-sor. In British English it is transcribed /ˈsen.sə/.
Which syllable is stressed in censor?
The first syllable, cen, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of censor?
Censor has the structure CVC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide censor into syllables?
By sound, sen.sə. By letters, as a spelling guide, cen-sor.