How Many Syllables In Campaign?
2syllables
Campaign has 2 syllables, cam-paign. It is a disyllabic word.
campaign
/kæmˈpeɪn/ UK /kæmˈpeɪn/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, paign.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/kæm.peɪn/
Division By Letters
cam-paign
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Campaign
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | k | æ | m | CVC | closed |
| 2 primary stress | p | eɪ | n | CVC | closed |
Why Campaign Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /p/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in campaign?
Campaign has 2 syllables, cam-paign. In British English it is transcribed /kæmˈpeɪn/.
Which syllable is stressed in campaign?
The second syllable, paign, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of campaign?
Campaign has the structure CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide campaign into syllables?
By sound, kæm.peɪn. By letters, as a spelling guide, cam-paign.