How Many Syllables In Supplemental?
4syllables
Supplemental has 4 syllables, supp-le-men-tal. It is a polysyllabic word.
supplemental
/ˌsʌp.ləˈmen.təl/ UK /ˌsʌp.ləˈmen.t̬əl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the third syllable, men.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV/CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/sʌp.lə.men.təl/
Division By Letters
supp-le-men-tal
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Supplemental
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 | ʌ | p | CVC | closed |
| 2 | l | ə | – | CV | open |
| 3 primary stress | m | e | n | CVC | closed |
| 4 | t | ə | l | CVC | closed |
Why Supplemental 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.
- Syllable 3 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in supplemental?
Supplemental has 4 syllables, supp-le-men-tal. In British English it is transcribed /ˌsʌp.ləˈmen.təl/.
Which syllable is stressed in supplemental?
The third syllable, men, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of supplemental?
Supplemental has the structure CVC/CV/CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide supplemental into syllables?
By sound, sʌp.lə.men.təl. By letters, as a spelling guide, supp-le-men-tal.
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