How Many Syllables In Suitcase?
2syllables
Suitcase has 2 syllables, suit-case. It is a disyllabic word.
suitcase
/ˈsuːt.keɪs/ UK /ˈsuːt.keɪs/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, suit.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/suːt.keɪs/
Division By Letters
suit-case
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Suitcase
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 | uː | t | CVC | closed |
| 2 | k | eɪ | s | CVC | closed |
Why Suitcase Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /k/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in suitcase?
Suitcase has 2 syllables, suit-case. In British English it is transcribed /ˈsuːt.keɪs/.
Which syllable is stressed in suitcase?
The first syllable, suit, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of suitcase?
Suitcase has the structure CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide suitcase into syllables?
By sound, suːt.keɪs. By letters, as a spelling guide, suit-case.