How Many Syllables In Overspend?
3syllables
Overspend has 3 syllables, o-ver-spend. It is a trisyllabic word.
overspend
/ˌəʊ.vəˈspend/ UK /ˌoʊ.vɚˈspend/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the third syllable, spend.
Syllable Structure
V/CV/CCVCC
Division By Sound
/əʊ.və.spend/
Division By Letters
o-ver-spend
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Overspend
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 secondary stress | – | əʊ | – | V | open |
| 2 | v | ə | – | CV | open |
| 3 primary stress | sp | e | nd | CCVCC | closed |
Why Overspend Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /v/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /sp/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in overspend?
Overspend has 3 syllables, o-ver-spend. In British English it is transcribed /ˌəʊ.vəˈspend/.
Which syllable is stressed in overspend?
The third syllable, spend, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of overspend?
Overspend has the structure V/CV/CCVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide overspend into syllables?
By sound, əʊ.və.spend. By letters, as a spelling guide, o-ver-spend.