How Many Syllables In Cursed?
2syllables
Cursed has 2 syllables, cur-sed. It is a disyllabic word.
cursed
/ˈkɜː.sɪd/ UK /ˈkɝː.sɪd/ US
Cursed can also be said with 1 syllable (UK /kɜːst/).
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, cur.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/kɜː.sɪd/
Division By Letters
cur-sed
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Cursed
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 | ɜː | – | CV | open |
| 2 | s | ɪ | d | CVC | closed |
Why Cursed Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /s/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adjective | /ˈkɜː.sɪd/ | /ˈkɝː.sɪd/ | 2 |
| Past form of the verb | /kɜːst/ | /kɝːst/ | 1 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in cursed?
Cursed has 2 syllables, cur-sed. In British English it is transcribed /ˈkɜː.sɪd/.
Which syllable is stressed in cursed?
The first syllable, cur, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of cursed?
Cursed has the structure CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide cursed into syllables?
By sound, kɜː.sɪd. By letters, as a spelling guide, cur-sed.