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