How Many Syllables In Supplement?
3syllables
Supplement has 3 syllables, supp-le-ment. It is a trisyllabic word.
supplement
/ˈsʌp.lɪ.mənt/ UK /ˈsʌp.lə.mənt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, supp.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV/CVCC
Division By Sound
/sʌp.lɪ.mənt/
Division By Letters
supp-le-ment
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Supplement
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 | l | ɪ | – | CV | open |
| 3 | m | ə | nt | CVCC | closed |
Why Supplement Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ʌ/, so it keeps a coda /p/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /m/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Noun | /ˈsʌp.lɪ.mənt/ | /ˈsʌp.lə.mənt/ | 3 |
| Verb | /ˈsʌp.lɪ.ment/ | /ˈsʌp.lə.ment/ | 3 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in supplement?
Supplement has 3 syllables, supp-le-ment. In British English it is transcribed /ˈsʌp.lɪ.mənt/.
Which syllable is stressed in supplement?
The first syllable, supp, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of supplement?
Supplement has the structure CVC/CV/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide supplement into syllables?
By sound, sʌp.lɪ.mənt. By letters, as a spelling guide, supp-le-ment.