How Many Syllables In Perjure?
2syllables
Perjure has 2 syllables, per-jure. It is a disyllabic word.
perjure
/ˈpɜː.dʒə/ UK /ˈpɝː.dʒɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, per.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV
Division By Sound
/pɜː.dʒə/
Division By Letters
per-jure
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Perjure
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 | p | ɜː | – | CV | open |
| 2 | dʒ | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Perjure Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /dʒ/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in perjure?
Perjure has 2 syllables, per-jure. In British English it is transcribed /ˈpɜː.dʒə/.
Which syllable is stressed in perjure?
The first syllable, per, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of perjure?
Perjure has the structure CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide perjure into syllables?
By sound, pɜː.dʒə. By letters, as a spelling guide, per-jure.