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