How Many Syllables In Survey?
2syllables
Survey has 2 syllables, sur-vey. It is a disyllabic word.
survey
/ˈsɜː.veɪ/ UK /ˈsɝː.veɪ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, sur.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV
Division By Sound
/sɜː.veɪ/
Division By Letters
sur-vey
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Survey
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 primary stress | s | ɜː | – | CV | open |
| 2 | v | eɪ | – | CV | open |
Why Survey Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /v/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Noun | /ˈsɜː.veɪ/ | /ˈsɝː.veɪ/ | 2 |
| Verb | /səˈveɪ/ | /sɚˈveɪ/ | 2 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in survey?
Survey has 2 syllables, sur-vey. In British English it is transcribed /ˈsɜː.veɪ/.
Which syllable is stressed in survey?
The first syllable, sur, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of survey?
Survey has the structure CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide survey into syllables?
By sound, sɜː.veɪ. By letters, as a spelling guide, sur-vey.