How Many Syllables In Mature?
2syllables
Mature has 2 syllables, ma-ture. It is a disyllabic word.
mature
/məˈtʃʊə/ UK /məˈtʃʊr/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, ture.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV
Division By Sound
/mə.tʃʊə/
Division By Letters
ma-ture
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Mature
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | m | ə | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | tʃ | ʊə | – | CV | open |
Why Mature Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /tʃ/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in mature?
Mature has 2 syllables, ma-ture. In British English it is transcribed /məˈtʃʊə/.
Which syllable is stressed in mature?
The second syllable, ture, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of mature?
Mature has the structure CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide mature into syllables?
By sound, mə.tʃʊə. By letters, as a spelling guide, ma-ture.