How Many Syllables In Tempest?
2syllables
Tempest has 2 syllables, tem-pest. It is a disyllabic word.
tempest
/ˈtem.pɪst/ UK /ˈtem.pəst/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, tem.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVCC
Division By Sound
/tem.pɪst/
Division By Letters
tem-pest
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Tempest
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 | t | e | m | CVC | closed |
| 2 | p | ɪ | st | CVCC | closed |
Why Tempest Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /m/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in tempest?
Tempest has 2 syllables, tem-pest. In British English it is transcribed /ˈtem.pɪst/.
Which syllable is stressed in tempest?
The first syllable, tem, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of tempest?
Tempest has the structure CVC/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide tempest into syllables?
By sound, tem.pɪst. By letters, as a spelling guide, tem-pest.