How Many Syllables In Prosecutor?
4syllables
Prosecutor has 4 syllables, pros-e-cu-tor. It is a polysyllabic word.
prosecutor
/ˈprɒs.ɪ.kjuː.tə/ UK /ˈprɑː.sə.kjuː.t̬ɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, pros.
Syllable Structure
CCVC/V/CCV/CV
Division By Sound
/prɒs.ɪ.kjuː.tə/
Division By Letters
pros-e-cu-tor
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Prosecutor
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 | pr | ɒ | s | CCVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ɪ | – | V | open |
| 3 | kj | uː | – | CCV | open |
| 4 | t | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Prosecutor Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /s/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /kj/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 3 and 4, /t/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in prosecutor?
Prosecutor has 4 syllables, pros-e-cu-tor. In British English it is transcribed /ˈprɒs.ɪ.kjuː.tə/.
Which syllable is stressed in prosecutor?
The first syllable, pros, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of prosecutor?
Prosecutor has the structure CCVC/V/CCV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide prosecutor into syllables?
By sound, prɒs.ɪ.kjuː.tə. By letters, as a spelling guide, pros-e-cu-tor.