How Many Syllables In Super?
2syllables
Super has 2 syllables, su-per. It is a disyllabic word.
super
/ˈsuː.pə/ UK /ˈsuː.pɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, su.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV
Division By Sound
/suː.pə/
Division By Letters
su-per
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Super
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 | p | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Super Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /p/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | /ˈsuː.pə/ | /ˈsuː.pɚ/ | 2 |
| Also | /ˈsjuː.pə/ | 2 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in super?
Super has 2 syllables, su-per. In British English it is transcribed /ˈsuː.pə/.
Which syllable is stressed in super?
The first syllable, su, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of super?
Super has the structure CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide super into syllables?
By sound, suː.pə. By letters, as a spelling guide, su-per.