How Many Syllables In Cameroon?
3syllables
Cameroon has 3 syllables, cam-e-roon. It is a trisyllabic word.
cameroon
/ˌkæm.əˈruːn/ UK /ˌkæm.əˈruːn/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the third syllable, roon.
Syllable Structure
CVC/V/CVC
Division By Sound
/kæm.ə.ruːn/
Division By Letters
cam-e-roon
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Cameroon
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 | uː | n | CVC | closed |
Why Cameroon 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.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in Cameroon?
Cameroon has 3 syllables, cam-e-roon. In British English it is transcribed /ˌkæm.əˈruːn/.
Which syllable is stressed in Cameroon?
The third syllable, roon, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of Cameroon?
Cameroon has the structure CVC/V/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide Cameroon into syllables?
By sound, kæm.ə.ruːn. By letters, as a spelling guide, cam-e-roon.