How Many Syllables In Compound?
2syllables
Compound has 2 syllables, com-pound. It is a disyllabic word.
compound
/ˈkɒm.paʊnd/ UK /ˈkɑːm.paʊnd/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, com.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVCC
Division By Sound
/kɒm.paʊnd/
Division By Letters
com-pound
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Compound
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 | ɒ | m | CVC | closed |
| 2 | p | aʊ | nd | CVCC | closed |
Why Compound Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /m/.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Noun, adjective | /ˈkɒm.paʊnd/ | /ˈkɑːm.paʊnd/ | 2 |
| Verb | /kəmˈpaʊnd/ | /kəmˈpaʊnd/ | 2 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in compound?
Compound has 2 syllables, com-pound. In British English it is transcribed /ˈkɒm.paʊnd/.
Which syllable is stressed in compound?
The first syllable, com, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of compound?
Compound has the structure CVC/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide compound into syllables?
By sound, kɒm.paʊnd. By letters, as a spelling guide, com-pound.