How Many Syllables In Overpriced?
3syllables
Overpriced has 3 syllables, overp-ri-ced. It is a trisyllabic word.
overpriced
/ˌəʊ.vəˈpraɪst/ UK /ˌoʊ.vɚˈpraɪst/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the third syllable, ced.
Syllable Structure
V/CV/CCVCC
Division By Sound
/əʊ.və.praɪst/
Division By Letters
overp-ri-ced
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Overpriced
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 secondary stress | – | əʊ | – | V | open |
| 2 | v | ə | – | CV | open |
| 3 primary stress | pr | aɪ | st | CCVCC | closed |
Why Overpriced Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /v/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /pr/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in overpriced?
Overpriced has 3 syllables, overp-ri-ced. In British English it is transcribed /ˌəʊ.vəˈpraɪst/.
Which syllable is stressed in overpriced?
The third syllable, ced, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of overpriced?
Overpriced has the structure V/CV/CCVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide overpriced into syllables?
By sound, əʊ.və.praɪst. By letters, as a spelling guide, overp-ri-ced.