How Many Syllables In Campbell?
2syllables
Campbell has 2 syllables, camp-bell. It is a disyllabic word.
campbell
/ˈkæm.bəl/ UK /ˈkæm.bəl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, camp.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/kæm.bəl/
Division By Letters
camp-bell
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Campbell
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 | b | ə | l | CVC | closed |
Why Campbell 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 Campbell?
Campbell has 2 syllables, camp-bell. In British English it is transcribed /ˈkæm.bəl/.
Which syllable is stressed in Campbell?
The first syllable, camp, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of Campbell?
Campbell has the structure CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide Campbell into syllables?
By sound, kæm.bəl. By letters, as a spelling guide, camp-bell.