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