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