How Many Syllables In Endure?
2syllables
Endure has 2 syllables, en-dure. It is a disyllabic word.
endure
/ɪnˈdjʊə/ UK /ɪnˈdʊr/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, dure.
Syllable Structure
VC/CCV
Division By Sound
/ɪn.djʊə/
Division By Letters
en-dure
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Endure
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | – | ɪ | n | VC | closed |
| 2 primary stress | dj | ʊə | – | CCV | open |
Why Endure Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /dj/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | /ɪnˈdjʊə/ | /ɪnˈdʊr/ | 2 |
| Also | /ɪnˈdjɔː/ | 2 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in endure?
Endure has 2 syllables, en-dure. In British English it is transcribed /ɪnˈdjʊə/.
Which syllable is stressed in endure?
The second syllable, dure, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of endure?
Endure has the structure VC/CCV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide endure into syllables?
By sound, ɪn.djʊə. By letters, as a spelling guide, en-dure.