How Many Syllables In Surface?
2syllables
Surface has 2 syllables, sur-face. It is a disyllabic word.
surface
/ˈsɜː.fɪs/ UK /ˈsɝː.fɪs/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, sur.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/sɜː.fɪs/
Division By Letters
sur-face
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Surface
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 primary stress | s | ɜː | – | CV | open |
| 2 | f | ɪ | s | CVC | closed |
Why Surface Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /f/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in surface?
Surface has 2 syllables, sur-face. In British English it is transcribed /ˈsɜː.fɪs/.
Which syllable is stressed in surface?
The first syllable, sur, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of surface?
Surface has the structure CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide surface into syllables?
By sound, sɜː.fɪs. By letters, as a spelling guide, sur-face.