How Many Syllables In Tempura?
3syllables
Tempura has 3 syllables, tem-pu-ra. It is a trisyllabic word.
tempura
/ˈtem.pʊ.rə/ UK /tempˈʊr.ə/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, tem.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV/CV
Division By Sound
/tem.pʊ.rə/
Division By Letters
tem-pu-ra
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Tempura
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 | t | e | m | CVC | closed |
| 2 | p | ʊ | – | CV | open |
| 3 | r | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Tempura Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /m/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /r/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in tempura?
Tempura has 3 syllables, tem-pu-ra. In British English it is transcribed /ˈtem.pʊ.rə/.
Which syllable is stressed in tempura?
The first syllable, tem, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of tempura?
Tempura has the structure CVC/CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide tempura into syllables?
By sound, tem.pʊ.rə. By letters, as a spelling guide, tem-pu-ra.