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