How Many Syllables In Suspect?
2syllables
Suspect has 2 syllables, sus-pect. It is a disyllabic word.
suspect
/ˈsʌs.pekt/ UK /ˈsʌs.pekt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, sus.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVCC
Division By Sound
/sʌs.pekt/
Division By Letters
sus-pect
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Suspect
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 | ʌ | s | CVC | closed |
| 2 | p | e | kt | CVCC | closed |
Why Suspect Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ʌ/, so it keeps a coda /s/.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Noun | /ˈsʌs.pekt/ | /ˈsʌs.pekt/ | 2 |
| Verb | /səˈspekt/ | /səˈspekt/ | 2 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in suspect?
Suspect has 2 syllables, sus-pect. In British English it is transcribed /ˈsʌs.pekt/.
Which syllable is stressed in suspect?
The first syllable, sus, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of suspect?
Suspect has the structure CVC/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide suspect into syllables?
By sound, sʌs.pekt. By letters, as a spelling guide, sus-pect.