How Many Syllables In Superfluous?
4syllables
Superfluous has 4 syllables, su-per-flu-ous. It is a polysyllabic word.
superfluous
/suːˈpɜː.flu.əs/ UK /suːˈpɝː.flu.əs/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, per.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV/CCV/VC
Division By Sound
/suː.pɜː.flu.əs/
Division By Letters
su-per-flu-ous
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Superfluous
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | s | uː | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | p | ɜː | – | CV | open |
| 3 | fl | u | – | CCV | open |
| 4 | – | ə | s | VC | closed |
Why Superfluous Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /p/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /fl/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Two vowels meet between syllables 3 and 4, so syllable 4 has no onset.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | /suːˈpɜː.flu.əs/ | /suːˈpɝː.flu.əs/ | 4 |
| Also | /sjuːˈpɜː.flu.əs/ | 4 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in superfluous?
Superfluous has 4 syllables, su-per-flu-ous. In British English it is transcribed /suːˈpɜː.flu.əs/.
Which syllable is stressed in superfluous?
The second syllable, per, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of superfluous?
Superfluous has the structure CV/CV/CCV/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide superfluous into syllables?
By sound, suː.pɜː.flu.əs. By letters, as a spelling guide, su-per-flu-ous.
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