How Many Syllables In Comprehend?
3syllables
Comprehend has 3 syllables, com-pre-hend. It is a trisyllabic word.
comprehend
/ˌkɒm.prɪˈhend/ UK /ˌkɑːm.prɪˈhend/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the third syllable, hend.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CCV/CVCC
Division By Sound
/kɒm.prɪ.hend/
Division By Letters
com-pre-hend
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Comprehend
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 secondary stress | k | ɒ | m | CVC | closed |
| 2 | pr | ɪ | – | CCV | open |
| 3 primary stress | h | e | nd | CVCC | closed |
Why Comprehend Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /m/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /h/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in comprehend?
Comprehend has 3 syllables, com-pre-hend. In British English it is transcribed /ˌkɒm.prɪˈhend/.
Which syllable is stressed in comprehend?
The third syllable, hend, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of comprehend?
Comprehend has the structure CVC/CCV/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide comprehend into syllables?
By sound, kɒm.prɪ.hend. By letters, as a spelling guide, com-pre-hend.