How Many Syllables In Suffer?
2syllables
Suffer has 2 syllables, suff-er. It is a disyllabic word.
suffer
/ˈsʌf.ə/ UK /ˈsʌf.ɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, suff.
Syllable Structure
CVC/V
Division By Sound
/sʌf.ə/
Division By Letters
suff-er
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Suffer
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 | ʌ | f | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | – | V | open |
Why Suffer Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ʌ/, so it keeps a coda /f/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in suffer?
Suffer has 2 syllables, suff-er. In British English it is transcribed /ˈsʌf.ə/.
Which syllable is stressed in suffer?
The first syllable, suff, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of suffer?
Suffer has the structure CVC/V, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide suffer into syllables?
By sound, sʌf.ə. By letters, as a spelling guide, suff-er.