How Many Syllables In Supremely?
3syllables
Supremely has 3 syllables, su-preme-ly. It is a trisyllabic word.
supremely
/suːˈpriːm.li/ UK /suːˈpriːm.li/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, preme.
Syllable Structure
CV/CCVC/CV
Division By Sound
/suː.priːm.li/
Division By Letters
su-preme-ly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Supremely
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 | uː | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | pr | iː | m | CCVC | closed |
| 3 | l | i | – | CV | open |
Why Supremely Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /pr/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in supremely?
Supremely has 3 syllables, su-preme-ly. In British English it is transcribed /suːˈpriːm.li/.
Which syllable is stressed in supremely?
The second syllable, preme, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of supremely?
Supremely has the structure CV/CCVC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide supremely into syllables?
By sound, suː.priːm.li. By letters, as a spelling guide, su-preme-ly.