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