How Many Syllables In Superimpose?
4syllables
Superimpose has 4 syllables, su-pe-rim-pose. It is a polysyllabic word.
superimpose
/ˌsuː.pə.rəmˈpəʊz/ UK /ˌsuː.pə.rəmˈpoʊz/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the fourth syllable, pose.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV/CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/suː.pə.rəm.pəʊz/
Division By Letters
su-pe-rim-pose
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Superimpose
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 | r | ə | m | CVC | closed |
| 4 primary stress | p | əʊ | z | CVC | closed |
Why Superimpose Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /p/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /r/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 3 and 4, /p/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | /ˌsuː.pə.rəmˈpəʊz/ | /ˌsuː.pə.rəmˈpoʊz/ | 4 |
| Also | /ˌsjuː.pə.rəmˈpəʊz/ | 4 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in superimpose?
Superimpose has 4 syllables, su-pe-rim-pose. In British English it is transcribed /ˌsuː.pə.rəmˈpəʊz/.
Which syllable is stressed in superimpose?
The fourth syllable, pose, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of superimpose?
Superimpose has the structure CV/CV/CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide superimpose into syllables?
By sound, suː.pə.rəm.pəʊz. By letters, as a spelling guide, su-pe-rim-pose.