How Many Syllables In Supervisor?
4syllables
Supervisor has 4 syllables, su-per-vi-sor. It is a polysyllabic word.
supervisor
/ˈsjuː.pə.vaɪ.zə/ UK /ˈsuː.pɚ.vaɪ.zɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, su.
Syllable Structure
CCV/CV/CV/CV
Division By Sound
/sjuː.pə.vaɪ.zə/
Division By Letters
su-per-vi-sor
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Supervisor
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 | sj | uː | – | CCV | open |
| 2 | p | ə | – | CV | open |
| 3 | v | aɪ | – | CV | open |
| 4 | z | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Supervisor Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /p/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /v/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 3 and 4, /z/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in supervisor?
Supervisor has 4 syllables, su-per-vi-sor. In British English it is transcribed /ˈsjuː.pə.vaɪ.zə/.
Which syllable is stressed in supervisor?
The first syllable, su, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of supervisor?
Supervisor has the structure CCV/CV/CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide supervisor into syllables?
By sound, sjuː.pə.vaɪ.zə. By letters, as a spelling guide, su-per-vi-sor.