How Many Syllables In Censure?
2syllables
Censure has 2 syllables, cen-sure. It is a disyllabic word.
censure
/ˈsen.ʃə/ UK /ˈsen.ʃɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, cen.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV
Division By Sound
/sen.ʃə/
Division By Letters
cen-sure
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Censure
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 | ʃ | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Censure 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 censure?
Censure has 2 syllables, cen-sure. In British English it is transcribed /ˈsen.ʃə/.
Which syllable is stressed in censure?
The first syllable, cen, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of censure?
Censure has the structure CVC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide censure into syllables?
By sound, sen.ʃə. By letters, as a spelling guide, cen-sure.