How Many Syllables In Superstar?
3syllables
Superstar has 3 syllables, su-per-star. It is a trisyllabic word.
superstar
/ˌsuː.pəˈstɑː/ UK /ˌsuː.pɚˈstɑːr/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the third syllable, star.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV/CCV
Division By Sound
/suː.pə.stɑː/
Division By Letters
su-per-star
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Superstar
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 | st | ɑː | – | CCV | open |
Why Superstar Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /p/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /st/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | /ˌsuː.pəˈstɑː/ | /ˌsuː.pɚˈstɑːr/ | 3 |
| Also | /ˌsjuː.pəˈstɑː/ | 3 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in superstar?
Superstar has 3 syllables, su-per-star. In British English it is transcribed /ˌsuː.pəˈstɑː/.
Which syllable is stressed in superstar?
The third syllable, star, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of superstar?
Superstar has the structure CV/CV/CCV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide superstar into syllables?
By sound, suː.pə.stɑː. By letters, as a spelling guide, su-per-star.