How Many Syllables In Compartment?
3syllables
Compartment has 3 syllables, com-part-ment. It is a trisyllabic word.
compartment
/kəmˈpɑːt.mənt/ UK /kəmˈpɑːrt.mənt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, part.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC/CVCC
Division By Sound
/kəm.pɑːt.mənt/
Division By Letters
com-part-ment
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Compartment
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 | m | CVC | closed |
| 2 primary stress | p | ɑː | t | CVC | closed |
| 3 | m | ə | nt | CVCC | closed |
Why Compartment Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /p/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /m/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in compartment?
Compartment has 3 syllables, com-part-ment. In British English it is transcribed /kəmˈpɑːt.mənt/.
Which syllable is stressed in compartment?
The second syllable, part, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of compartment?
Compartment has the structure CVC/CVC/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide compartment into syllables?
By sound, kəm.pɑːt.mənt. By letters, as a spelling guide, com-part-ment.