How Many Syllables In Stupid?
2syllables
Stupid has 2 syllables, stu-pid. It is a disyllabic word.
stupid
/ˈstjuː.pɪd/ UK /ˈstuː.pɪd/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, stu.
Syllable Structure
CCCV/CVC
Division By Sound
/stjuː.pɪd/
Division By Letters
stu-pid
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Stupid
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 primary stress | stj | uː | – | CCCV | open |
| 2 | p | ɪ | d | CVC | closed |
Why Stupid Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /p/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in stupid?
Stupid has 2 syllables, stu-pid. In British English it is transcribed /ˈstjuː.pɪd/.
Which syllable is stressed in stupid?
The first syllable, stu, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of stupid?
Stupid has the structure CCCV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide stupid into syllables?
By sound, stjuː.pɪd. By letters, as a spelling guide, stu-pid.