How Many Syllables In Supportive?
3syllables
Supportive has 3 syllables, su-ppor-tive. It is a trisyllabic word.
supportive
/səˈpɔː.tɪv/ UK /səˈpɔːr.t̬ɪv/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, ppor.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/sə.pɔː.tɪv/
Division By Letters
su-ppor-tive
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Supportive
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | s | ə | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | p | ɔː | – | CV | open |
| 3 | t | ɪ | v | CVC | closed |
Why Supportive Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /p/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /t/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in supportive?
Supportive has 3 syllables, su-ppor-tive. In British English it is transcribed /səˈpɔː.tɪv/.
Which syllable is stressed in supportive?
The second syllable, ppor, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of supportive?
Supportive has the structure CV/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide supportive into syllables?
By sound, sə.pɔː.tɪv. By letters, as a spelling guide, su-ppor-tive.