How Many Syllables In Committee?
3syllables
Committee has 3 syllables, co-mmitt-ee. It is a trisyllabic word.
committee
/kəˈmɪt.i/ UK /kəˈmɪt.i/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, mmitt.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC/V
Division By Sound
/kə.mɪt.i/
Division By Letters
co-mmitt-ee
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Committee
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 |
| 3 | – | i | – | V | open |
Why Committee Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /m/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /t/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in committee?
Committee has 3 syllables, co-mmitt-ee. In British English it is transcribed /kəˈmɪt.i/.
Which syllable is stressed in committee?
The second syllable, mmitt, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of committee?
Committee has the structure CV/CVC/V, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide committee into syllables?
By sound, kə.mɪt.i. By letters, as a spelling guide, co-mmitt-ee.