How Many Syllables In Suicide?
3syllables
Suicide has 3 syllables, su-i-cide. It is a trisyllabic word.
suicide
/ˈsuː.ɪ.saɪd/ UK /ˈsuː.ə.saɪd/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, su.
Syllable Structure
CV/V/CVC
Division By Sound
/suː.ɪ.saɪd/
Division By Letters
su-i-cide
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Suicide
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 | s | uː | – | CV | open |
| 2 | – | ɪ | – | V | open |
| 3 | s | aɪ | d | CVC | closed |
Why Suicide Divides Here
- Two vowels meet between syllables 1 and 2, so syllable 2 has no onset.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /s/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | /ˈsuː.ɪ.saɪd/ | /ˈsuː.ə.saɪd/ | 3 |
| Also | /ˈsjuː.ɪ.saɪd/ | 3 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in suicide?
Suicide has 3 syllables, su-i-cide. In British English it is transcribed /ˈsuː.ɪ.saɪd/.
Which syllable is stressed in suicide?
The first syllable, su, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of suicide?
Suicide has the structure CV/V/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide suicide into syllables?
By sound, suː.ɪ.saɪd. By letters, as a spelling guide, su-i-cide.