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