How Many Syllables In Pursuer?
3syllables
Pursuer has 3 syllables, pur-su-er. It is a trisyllabic word.
pursuer
/pəˈsjuː.ə/ UK /pɚˈsuː.ɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, su.
Syllable Structure
CV/CCV/V
Division By Sound
/pə.sjuː.ə/
Division By Letters
pur-su-er
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Pursuer
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 |
| 3 | – | ə | – | V | open |
Why Pursuer Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /sj/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Two vowels meet between syllables 2 and 3, so syllable 3 has no onset.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in pursuer?
Pursuer has 3 syllables, pur-su-er. In British English it is transcribed /pəˈsjuː.ə/.
Which syllable is stressed in pursuer?
The second syllable, su, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of pursuer?
Pursuer has the structure CV/CCV/V, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide pursuer into syllables?
By sound, pə.sjuː.ə. By letters, as a spelling guide, pur-su-er.