How Many Syllables In Supremacy?
4syllables
Supremacy has 4 syllables, su-prem-a-cy. It is a polysyllabic word.
supremacy
/səˈprem.ə.si/ UK /səˈprem.ə.si/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, prem.
Syllable Structure
CV/CCVC/V/CV
Division By Sound
/sə.prem.ə.si/
Division By Letters
su-prem-a-cy
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Supremacy
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 | pr | e | m | CCVC | closed |
| 3 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 4 | s | i | – | CV | open |
Why Supremacy Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /pr/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /m/.
- Between syllables 3 and 4, /s/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in supremacy?
Supremacy has 4 syllables, su-prem-a-cy. In British English it is transcribed /səˈprem.ə.si/.
Which syllable is stressed in supremacy?
The second syllable, prem, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of supremacy?
Supremacy has the structure CV/CCVC/V/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide supremacy into syllables?
By sound, sə.prem.ə.si. By letters, as a spelling guide, su-prem-a-cy.
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