How Many Syllables In Thompson?
2syllables
Thompson has 2 syllables, thomp-son. It is a disyllabic word.
thompson
/ˈtɒm.sən/ UK /ˈtɑːm.sən/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, thomp.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/tɒm.sən/
Division By Letters
thomp-son
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Thompson
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 | ɒ | m | CVC | closed |
| 2 | s | ə | n | CVC | closed |
Why Thompson Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /m/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in Thompson?
Thompson has 2 syllables, thomp-son. In British English it is transcribed /ˈtɒm.sən/.
Which syllable is stressed in Thompson?
The first syllable, thomp, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of Thompson?
Thompson has the structure CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide Thompson into syllables?
By sound, tɒm.sən. By letters, as a spelling guide, thomp-son.