How Many Syllables In Commerce?
2syllables
Commerce has 2 syllables, comm-erce. It is a disyllabic word.
commerce
/ˈkɒm.ɜːs/ UK /ˈkɑː.mɝːs/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, comm.
Syllable Structure
CVC/VC
Division By Sound
/kɒm.ɜːs/
Division By Letters
comm-erce
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Commerce
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 | ɒ | m | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ɜː | s | VC | closed |
Why Commerce Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /m/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in commerce?
Commerce has 2 syllables, comm-erce. In British English it is transcribed /ˈkɒm.ɜːs/.
Which syllable is stressed in commerce?
The first syllable, comm, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of commerce?
Commerce has the structure CVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide commerce into syllables?
By sound, kɒm.ɜːs. By letters, as a spelling guide, comm-erce.