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