How Many Syllables In Puncture?
2syllables
Puncture has 2 syllables, punc-ture. It is a disyllabic word.
puncture
/ˈpʌŋk.tʃə/ UK /ˈpʌŋk.tʃɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, punc.
Syllable Structure
CVCC/CV
Division By Sound
/pʌŋk.tʃə/
Division By Letters
punc-ture
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Puncture
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 | ʌ | ŋk | CVCC | closed |
| 2 | tʃ | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Puncture Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ʌ/, so it keeps a coda /ŋk/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in puncture?
Puncture has 2 syllables, punc-ture. In British English it is transcribed /ˈpʌŋk.tʃə/.
Which syllable is stressed in puncture?
The first syllable, punc, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of puncture?
Puncture has the structure CVCC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide puncture into syllables?
By sound, pʌŋk.tʃə. By letters, as a spelling guide, punc-ture.