How to pronounce structure
Say it like STRUHK-cher. Structure has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STRUHK).
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- STRUHK
- cher
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Structure pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STRUHKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- cherKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of structure
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: STRUHK-chuh.
What does structure mean?
- a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts“the structure consisted of a series of arches”“she wore her hair in an amazing construction of whirls and ribbons”
- the manner of construction of something and the arrangement of its parts“artists must study the structure of the human body”“the structure of the benzene molecule”
- the complex composition of knowledge as elements and their combinations“his lectures have no structure”
- give a structure to“I need to structure my days”
Where does structure come from?
From Middle French structure, from Latin structūra (“a fitting together, adjustment, building, erection, a building, edifice, structure”), from struere, past participle structus (“pile up, arrange, assemble, build”).
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Questions about saying structure
How do you pronounce structure?
Say STRUHK-cher. The American pronunciation is /ˈstrʌktʃɚ/. In British English it is /ˈstrʌktʃə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in structure?
Structure has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STRUHK). Broken into parts: STRUHK · cher.
Is structure pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈstrʌktʃə/ (STRUHK-chuh).