How Many Syllables In Shampoo?
2syllables
Shampoo has 2 syllables, sham-poo. It is a disyllabic word.
shampoo
/ʃæmˈpuː/ UK /ʃæmˈpuː/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, poo.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV
Division By Sound
/ʃæm.puː/
Division By Letters
sham-poo
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Shampoo
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ʃ | æ | m | CVC | closed |
| 2 primary stress | p | uː | – | CV | open |
Why Shampoo Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /p/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in shampoo?
Shampoo has 2 syllables, sham-poo. In British English it is transcribed /ʃæmˈpuː/.
Which syllable is stressed in shampoo?
The second syllable, poo, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of shampoo?
Shampoo has the structure CVC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide shampoo into syllables?
By sound, ʃæm.puː. By letters, as a spelling guide, sham-poo.