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