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