How Many Syllables In Compile?
2syllables
Compile has 2 syllables, com-pile. It is a disyllabic word.
compile
/kəmˈpaɪl/ UK /kəmˈpaɪl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, pile.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/kəm.paɪl/
Division By Letters
com-pile
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Compile
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 | aɪ | l | CVC | closed |
Why Compile 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 compile?
Compile has 2 syllables, com-pile. In British English it is transcribed /kəmˈpaɪl/.
Which syllable is stressed in compile?
The second syllable, pile, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of compile?
Compile has the structure CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide compile into syllables?
By sound, kəm.paɪl. By letters, as a spelling guide, com-pile.