How Many Syllables In Supposed?
3syllables
Supposed has 3 syllables, su-ppo-sed. It is a trisyllabic word.
supposed
/səˈpəʊ.zɪd/ UK /səˈpoʊ.zɪd/ US
Supposed can also be said with 2 syllables (UK /səˈpəʊst/).
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, ppo.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/sə.pəʊ.zɪd/
Division By Letters
su-ppo-sed
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Supposed
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 | əʊ | – | CV | open |
| 3 | z | ɪ | d | CVC | closed |
Why Supposed Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /p/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /z/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adjective, meaning "so-called" | /səˈpəʊ.zɪd/ | /səˈpoʊ.zɪd/ | 3 |
| "Supposed to" | /səˈpəʊst/ | /səˈpoʊst/ | 2 |
| Past form of the verb | /səˈpəʊzd/ | /səˈpoʊzd/ | 2 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in supposed?
Supposed has 3 syllables, su-ppo-sed. In British English it is transcribed /səˈpəʊ.zɪd/.
Which syllable is stressed in supposed?
The second syllable, ppo, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of supposed?
Supposed has the structure CV/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide supposed into syllables?
By sound, sə.pəʊ.zɪd. By letters, as a spelling guide, su-ppo-sed.