How Many Syllables In Suppress?
2syllables
Suppress has 2 syllables, su-ppress. It is a disyllabic word.
suppress
/səˈpres/ UK /səˈpres/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, ppress.
Syllable Structure
CV/CCVC
Division By Sound
/sə.pres/
Division By Letters
su-ppress
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Suppress
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 | pr | e | s | CCVC | closed |
Why Suppress Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /pr/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in suppress?
Suppress has 2 syllables, su-ppress. In British English it is transcribed /səˈpres/.
Which syllable is stressed in suppress?
The second syllable, ppress, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of suppress?
Suppress has the structure CV/CCVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide suppress into syllables?
By sound, sə.pres. By letters, as a spelling guide, su-ppress.