How Many Syllables In Encompass?
3syllables
Encompass has 3 syllables, en-com-pass. It is a trisyllabic word.
encompass
/ɪnˈkʌm.pəs/ UK /ɪnˈkʌm.pəs/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, com.
Syllable Structure
VC/CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/ɪn.kʌm.pəs/
Division By Letters
en-com-pass
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Encompass
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | – | ɪ | n | VC | closed |
| 2 primary stress | k | ʌ | m | CVC | closed |
| 3 | p | ə | s | CVC | closed |
Why Encompass Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /k/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /ʌ/, so it keeps a coda /m/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in encompass?
Encompass has 3 syllables, en-com-pass. In British English it is transcribed /ɪnˈkʌm.pəs/.
Which syllable is stressed in encompass?
The second syllable, com, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of encompass?
Encompass has the structure VC/CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide encompass into syllables?
By sound, ɪn.kʌm.pəs. By letters, as a spelling guide, en-com-pass.