How Many Syllables In Compete?
2syllables
Compete has 2 syllables, com-pete. It is a disyllabic word.
compete
/kəmˈpiːt/ UK /kəmˈpiːt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, pete.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/kəm.piːt/
Division By Letters
com-pete
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Compete
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 | iː | t | CVC | closed |
Why Compete Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /p/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in compete?
Compete has 2 syllables, com-pete. In British English it is transcribed /kəmˈpiːt/.
Which syllable is stressed in compete?
The second syllable, pete, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of compete?
Compete has the structure CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide compete into syllables?
By sound, kəm.piːt. By letters, as a spelling guide, com-pete.