How Many Syllables In Successor?
3syllables
Successor has 3 syllables, su-ccess-or. It is a trisyllabic word.
successor
/səkˈses.ə/ UK /səkˈses.ɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, ccess.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC/V
Division By Sound
/sək.ses.ə/
Division By Letters
su-ccess-or
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Successor
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 | k | CVC | closed |
| 2 primary stress | s | e | s | CVC | closed |
| 3 | – | ə | – | V | open |
Why Successor Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /s/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /s/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in successor?
Successor has 3 syllables, su-ccess-or. In British English it is transcribed /səkˈses.ə/.
Which syllable is stressed in successor?
The second syllable, ccess, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of successor?
Successor has the structure CVC/CVC/V, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide successor into syllables?
By sound, sək.ses.ə. By letters, as a spelling guide, su-ccess-or.