How Many Syllables In Camaraderie?
5syllables
Camaraderie has 5 syllables, cam-a-ra-de-rie. It is a polysyllabic word.
camaraderie
/ˌkæm.əˈrɑː.də.ri/ UK /ˌkɑː.məˈræd.ɚ.i/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the third syllable, ra.
Syllable Structure
CVC/V/CV/CV/CV
Division By Sound
/kæm.ə.rɑː.də.ri/
Division By Letters
cam-a-ra-de-rie
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Camaraderie
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 secondary stress | k | æ | m | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 3 primary stress | r | ɑː | – | CV | open |
| 4 | d | ə | – | CV | open |
| 5 | r | i | – | CV | open |
Why Camaraderie Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /m/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /r/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 3 and 4, /d/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 4 and 5, /r/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in camaraderie?
Camaraderie has 5 syllables, cam-a-ra-de-rie. In British English it is transcribed /ˌkæm.əˈrɑː.də.ri/.
Which syllable is stressed in camaraderie?
The third syllable, ra, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of camaraderie?
Camaraderie has the structure CVC/V/CV/CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide camaraderie into syllables?
By sound, kæm.ə.rɑː.də.ri. By letters, as a spelling guide, cam-a-ra-de-rie.
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