How Many Syllables In Supreme?
2syllables
Supreme has 2 syllables, su-preme. It is a disyllabic word.
supreme
/suːˈpriːm/ UK /suːˈpriːm/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, preme.
Syllable Structure
CV/CCVC
Division By Sound
/suː.priːm/
Division By Letters
su-preme
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Supreme
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 | uː | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | pr | iː | m | CCVC | closed |
Why Supreme Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /pr/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in supreme?
Supreme has 2 syllables, su-preme. In British English it is transcribed /suːˈpriːm/.
Which syllable is stressed in supreme?
The second syllable, preme, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of supreme?
Supreme has the structure CV/CCVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide supreme into syllables?
By sound, suː.priːm. By letters, as a spelling guide, su-preme.