What are other 3-syllable words like Premature?

Other 3-syllable words include: every, another, family, company, different and many more.

How Many Syllables in Premature?

How many syllables in Premature?

Premature has 3 syllables: pre-ma-ture.

pre-ma-ture

Syllable breakdown:

pre ma ture

3 syllables • Primary stress on 3rd syllable

Breaking Down Premature into Syllables?

pre-ma-ture

The word Premature has 3 syllables: pre-ma-ture.
Syllable division helps in understanding the word's structure, improving both pronunciation and spelling.
This technique is especially useful for students and language learners who are mastering English phonetics.

Definition of Premature

Premature means happening or developing too soon or before the expected time.

Frequently Asked Questions about 'Premature' Syllables

How many syllables are in 'Premature'?

The word 'Premature' contains 3 syllables. It is divided as pre-ma-ture.

How do you divide 'Premature' into syllables?

The word 'Premature' can be broken down into 3 syllables:pre, ma, ture. The division follows the natural sound breaks in the word.

What is the correct pronunciation of 'Premature'?

'Premature' is pronounced as pre-ma-ture, with primary stress on the 3rd syllable.

Why is syllable division important for pronunciation?

Understanding syllables helps in breaking down words for better pronunciation and reading fluency. Dividing words into syllables makes it easier to pronounce them correctly and understand their structure.

How should Premature divide into syllables

The first syllable 'pre' has a short 'e' vowel sound followed by the consonant 'm'. The second syllable 'ma' has a long 'a' vowel sound followed by the consonant 't'. The third syllable 'ture' has a long 'u' vowel sound followed by the consonants 'r' and 'e'.

Part of Speech - Premature

Adjective

The premature baby was born three months early.

Sentences with Premature

The flowers died because of the premature frost.
The premature announcement caused confusion.
The premature baby needed to stay in the hospital for a few weeks.
The premature end of the movie left the audience disappointed.
The premature celebration ended with a loss for the team.
The premature retirement plan left him with little money.
The premature launch of the product led to a lot of problems.
The premature conclusion of the study made the results unreliable.
The premature aging of the skin was caused by sun damage.
The premature death of the plant was due to over-watering.

Quotes with Premature

'Premature optimization is the root of all evil.' - Donald Knuth
'Premature success is the most dangerous kind; the second most dangerous is success delayed.' - William Davenant
'Premature victory is always dangerous.' - Gustave Le Bon
'The premature death of a young person is a tragedy, not only for their family but for our entire community, including our schools.' - Michael Nutter
'Premature success gives one an almost mystical conception of destiny as opposed to willpower at the helm.' - Orlando Bloom

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