How Many Syllables In Surrender?
3syllables
Surrender has 3 syllables, su-rren-der. It is a trisyllabic word.
surrender
/səˈren.də/ UK /səˈren.dɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, rren.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC/CV
Division By Sound
/sə.ren.də/
Division By Letters
su-rren-der
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Surrender
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 | r | e | n | CVC | closed |
| 3 | d | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Surrender Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /r/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in surrender?
Surrender has 3 syllables, su-rren-der. In British English it is transcribed /səˈren.də/.
Which syllable is stressed in surrender?
The second syllable, rren, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of surrender?
Surrender has the structure CV/CVC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide surrender into syllables?
By sound, sə.ren.də. By letters, as a spelling guide, su-rren-der.