How Many Syllables In Commit?
2syllables
Commit has 2 syllables, co-mmit. It is a disyllabic word.
commit
/kəˈmɪt/ UK /kəˈmɪt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, mmit.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/kə.mɪt/
Division By Letters
co-mmit
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Commit
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 | ɪ | t | CVC | closed |
Why Commit 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 commit?
Commit has 2 syllables, co-mmit. In British English it is transcribed /kəˈmɪt/.
Which syllable is stressed in commit?
The second syllable, mmit, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of commit?
Commit has the structure CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide commit into syllables?
By sound, kə.mɪt. By letters, as a spelling guide, co-mmit.