How Many Syllables In Superhuman?
4syllables
Superhuman has 4 syllables, su-per-hu-man. It is a polysyllabic word.
superhuman
/ˌsuː.pəˈhjuː.mən/ UK /ˌsuː.pɚˈhjuː.mən/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the third syllable, hu.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV/CCV/CVC
Division By Sound
/suː.pə.hjuː.mən/
Division By Letters
su-per-hu-man
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Superhuman
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 | s | uː | – | CV | open |
| 2 | p | ə | – | CV | open |
| 3 primary stress | hj | uː | – | CCV | open |
| 4 | m | ə | n | CVC | closed |
Why Superhuman Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /p/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /hj/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 3 and 4, /m/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | /ˌsuː.pəˈhjuː.mən/ | /ˌsuː.pɚˈhjuː.mən/ | 4 |
| Also | /ˌsjuː.pəˈhjuː.mən/ | 4 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in superhuman?
Superhuman has 4 syllables, su-per-hu-man. In British English it is transcribed /ˌsuː.pəˈhjuː.mən/.
Which syllable is stressed in superhuman?
The third syllable, hu, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of superhuman?
Superhuman has the structure CV/CV/CCV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide superhuman into syllables?
By sound, suː.pə.hjuː.mən. By letters, as a spelling guide, su-per-hu-man.