How Many Syllables In Precursor?
3syllables
Precursor has 3 syllables, pre-cur-sor. It is a trisyllabic word.
precursor
/priːˈkɜː.sə/ UK /priːˈkɝː.sɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, cur.
Syllable Structure
CCV/CV/CV
Division By Sound
/priː.kɜː.sə/
Division By Letters
pre-cur-sor
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Precursor
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | pr | iː | – | CCV | open |
| 2 primary stress | k | ɜː | – | CV | open |
| 3 | s | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Precursor Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /k/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /s/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in precursor?
Precursor has 3 syllables, pre-cur-sor. In British English it is transcribed /priːˈkɜː.sə/.
Which syllable is stressed in precursor?
The second syllable, cur, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of precursor?
Precursor has the structure CCV/CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide precursor into syllables?
By sound, priː.kɜː.sə. By letters, as a spelling guide, pre-cur-sor.