How Many Syllables In Suppose?
2syllables
Suppose has 2 syllables, su-ppose. It is a disyllabic word.
suppose
/səˈpəʊz/ UK /səˈpoʊz/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, ppose.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/sə.pəʊz/
Division By Letters
su-ppose
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Suppose
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 | əʊ | z | CVC | closed |
Why Suppose 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 suppose?
Suppose has 2 syllables, su-ppose. In British English it is transcribed /səˈpəʊz/.
Which syllable is stressed in suppose?
The second syllable, ppose, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of suppose?
Suppose has the structure CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide suppose into syllables?
By sound, sə.pəʊz. By letters, as a spelling guide, su-ppose.