How Many Syllables In Co.?
3syllables
Co. has 3 syllables, kʌm-pə-ni. It is a trisyllabic word.
kʌmpəni
/ˈkʌm.pə.ni/ UK /ˈkʌm.pə.ni/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, kʌm.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV/CV
Division By Sound
/kʌm.pə.ni/
Division By Letters
The spelling does not split cleanly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Co.
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 | ʌ | m | CVC | closed |
| 2 | p | ə | – | CV | open |
| 3 | n | i | – | CV | open |
Why Co. Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ʌ/, so it keeps a coda /m/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /n/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in Co.?
Co. has 3 syllables, kʌm-pə-ni. In British English it is transcribed /ˈkʌm.pə.ni/.
Which syllable is stressed in Co.?
The first syllable, kʌm, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of Co.?
Co. has the structure CVC/CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide Co. into syllables?
By sound, kʌm.pə.ni. By letters, as a spelling guide, the spelling does not split cleanly.