How Many Syllables In Supplier?
2syllables
Supplier has 2 syllables, su-pplier. It is a disyllabic word.
supplier
/səˈplaɪə/ UK /səˈplaɪr/ US
Supplier can also be said with 3 syllables (UK /səˈplaɪ.ə/).
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, pplier.
Syllable Structure
CV/CCV
Division By Sound
/sə.plaɪə/
Division By Letters
su-pplier
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Supplier
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 | pl | aɪə | – | CCV | open |
Why Supplier Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /pl/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | /səˈplaɪə/ | /səˈplaɪr/ | 2 |
| Also | /səˈplaɪ.ə/ | 3 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in supplier?
Supplier has 2 syllables, su-pplier. In British English it is transcribed /səˈplaɪə/.
Which syllable is stressed in supplier?
The second syllable, pplier, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of supplier?
Supplier has the structure CV/CCV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide supplier into syllables?
By sound, sə.plaɪə. By letters, as a spelling guide, su-pplier.