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