-ture sound

Core Rule

The suffix -ture commonly appears in English nouns and is typically pronounced /tʃər/. When t comes before ure, the /t/ sound is palatalized by the following u, producing a ch-like sound rather than a clear /t/.

Articulation Guide

Start with the tongue touching the alveolar ridge, then release into a quick affricate /tʃ/. The ending /ər/ is unstressed and relaxed. The mouth moves from light tension to neutral, with a brief burst of air.

Word Analysis

moisture /ˈmɔɪstʃər/: stress falls on the first syllable. The -ture is reduced and never pronounced as /tur/.

Pitfalls

Avoid pronouncing each letter separately. Similar spellings like future and nature follow the same palatalized pattern.