How Many Syllables In Susan?
2syllables
Susan has 2 syllables, su-san. It is a disyllabic word.
susan
/ˈsuː.zən/ UK /ˈsuː.zən/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, su.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/suː.zən/
Division By Letters
su-san
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Susan
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 | uː | – | CV | open |
| 2 | z | ə | n | CVC | closed |
Why Susan Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /z/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in Susan?
Susan has 2 syllables, su-san. In British English it is transcribed /ˈsuː.zən/.
Which syllable is stressed in Susan?
The first syllable, su, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of Susan?
Susan has the structure CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide Susan into syllables?
By sound, suː.zən. By letters, as a spelling guide, su-san.