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