How Many Syllables In Surplus?
2syllables
Surplus has 2 syllables, sur-plus. It is a disyllabic word.
surplus
/ˈsɜː.pləs/ UK /ˈsɝː.pləs/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, sur.
Syllable Structure
CV/CCVC
Division By Sound
/sɜː.pləs/
Division By Letters
sur-plus
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Surplus
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 | pl | ə | s | CCVC | closed |
Why Surplus Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /pl/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in surplus?
Surplus has 2 syllables, sur-plus. In British English it is transcribed /ˈsɜː.pləs/.
Which syllable is stressed in surplus?
The first syllable, sur, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of surplus?
Surplus has the structure CV/CCVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide surplus into syllables?
By sound, sɜː.pləs. By letters, as a spelling guide, sur-plus.