How Many Syllables In Company?
3syllables
Company has 3 syllables, com-pa-ny. It is a trisyllabic word.
company
/ˈkʌm.pə.ni/ UK /ˈkʌm.pə.ni/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, com.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV/CV
Division By Sound
/kʌm.pə.ni/
Division By Letters
com-pa-ny
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Company
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 Company 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 company?
Company has 3 syllables, com-pa-ny. In British English it is transcribed /ˈkʌm.pə.ni/.
Which syllable is stressed in company?
The first syllable, com, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of company?
Company has the structure CVC/CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide company into syllables?
By sound, kʌm.pə.ni. By letters, as a spelling guide, com-pa-ny.