How Many Syllables In Commend?
2syllables
Commend has 2 syllables, co-mmend. It is a disyllabic word.
commend
/kəˈmend/ UK /kəˈmend/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, mmend.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVCC
Division By Sound
/kə.mend/
Division By Letters
co-mmend
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Commend
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 | ə | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | m | e | nd | CVCC | closed |
Why Commend Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /m/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in commend?
Commend has 2 syllables, co-mmend. In British English it is transcribed /kəˈmend/.
Which syllable is stressed in commend?
The second syllable, mmend, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of commend?
Commend has the structure CV/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide commend into syllables?
By sound, kə.mend. By letters, as a spelling guide, co-mmend.