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