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