How Many Syllables In Condom?
2syllables
Condom has 2 syllables, con-dom. It is a disyllabic word.
condom
/ˈkɒn.dəm/ UK /ˈkɑːn.dəm/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, con.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/kɒn.dəm/
Division By Letters
con-dom
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Condom
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 | n | CVC | closed |
| 2 | d | ə | m | CVC | closed |
Why Condom Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | /ˈkɒn.dəm/ | /ˈkɑːn.dəm/ | 2 |
| Also | /ˈkɒn.dɒm/ | 2 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in condom?
Condom has 2 syllables, con-dom. In British English it is transcribed /ˈkɒn.dəm/.
Which syllable is stressed in condom?
The first syllable, con, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of condom?
Condom has the structure CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide condom into syllables?
By sound, kɒn.dəm. By letters, as a spelling guide, con-dom.