How Many Syllables In Closure?
2syllables
Closure has 2 syllables, clo-sure. It is a disyllabic word.
closure
/ˈkləʊ.ʒə/ UK /ˈkloʊ.ʒɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, clo.
Syllable Structure
CCV/CV
Division By Sound
/kləʊ.ʒə/
Division By Letters
clo-sure
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Closure
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 | kl | əʊ | – | CCV | open |
| 2 | ʒ | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Closure Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /ʒ/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in closure?
Closure has 2 syllables, clo-sure. In British English it is transcribed /ˈkləʊ.ʒə/.
Which syllable is stressed in closure?
The first syllable, clo, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of closure?
Closure has the structure CCV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide closure into syllables?
By sound, kləʊ.ʒə. By letters, as a spelling guide, clo-sure.