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  • 2 syllables
  • stressed syllable cure
  • 6 letters
Syllables
se-cure: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say. The final e is silent, so it doesn't add a syllable.
Stressed syllable
The 2nd syllable is stressed: se-CURE.
Pronunciation
/sɪˈkjʊr/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the last syllable (2nd of 2), as in be-GIN and a-BOUT. In two-syllable words this pattern is typical of verbs.
Line break
At the end of a line you can break it as se-cure.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide secure into syllables?

secure divides as se-cure. se-cure: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say. The final e is silent, so it doesn't add a syllable.

How many syllables are in secure?

Secure has 2 syllables (se-cure).

Which syllable is stressed in secure?

The stressed syllable in secure is cure. The 2nd syllable is stressed: se-CURE.

How do you pronounce secure?

/sɪˈkjʊr/ in American English.