How Many Syllables In Camera?
2syllables
Camera has 2 syllables, came-ra. It is a disyllabic word.
camera
/ˈkæm.rə/ UK /ˈkæm.rə/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, came.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV
Division By Sound
/kæm.rə/
Division By Letters
came-ra
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Camera
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 | k | æ | m | CVC | closed |
| 2 | r | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Camera Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /m/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in camera?
Camera has 2 syllables, came-ra. In British English it is transcribed /ˈkæm.rə/.
Which syllable is stressed in camera?
The first syllable, came, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of camera?
Camera has the structure CVC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide camera into syllables?
By sound, kæm.rə. By letters, as a spelling guide, came-ra.