How Many Syllables In Captain?
2syllables
Captain has 2 syllables, cap-tain. It is a disyllabic word.
captain
/ˈkæp.tɪn/ UK /ˈkæp.tɪn/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, cap.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/kæp.tɪn/
Division By Letters
cap-tain
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Captain
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 | p | CVC | closed |
| 2 | t | ɪ | n | CVC | closed |
Why Captain Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /p/.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | /ˈkæp.tɪn/ | /ˈkæp.tɪn/ | 2 |
| Also | /ˈkæp.tən/ | 2 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in captain?
Captain has 2 syllables, cap-tain. In British English it is transcribed /ˈkæp.tɪn/.
Which syllable is stressed in captain?
The first syllable, cap, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of captain?
Captain has the structure CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide captain into syllables?
By sound, kæp.tɪn. By letters, as a spelling guide, cap-tain.