How Many Syllables In Supper?
2syllables
Supper has 2 syllables, supp-er. It is a disyllabic word.
supper
/ˈsʌp.ə/ UK /ˈsʌp.ɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, supp.
Syllable Structure
CVC/V
Division By Sound
/sʌp.ə/
Division By Letters
supp-er
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Supper
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 | ʌ | p | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | – | V | open |
Why Supper Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ʌ/, so it keeps a coda /p/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in supper?
Supper has 2 syllables, supp-er. In British English it is transcribed /ˈsʌp.ə/.
Which syllable is stressed in supper?
The first syllable, supp, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of supper?
Supper has the structure CVC/V, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide supper into syllables?
By sound, sʌp.ə. By letters, as a spelling guide, supp-er.