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