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