How Many Syllables In Camouflage?
3syllables
Camouflage has 3 syllables, cam-ou-flage. It is a trisyllabic word.
camouflage
/ˈkæm.ə.flɑːʒ/ UK /ˈkæm.ə.flɑːʒ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, cam.
Syllable Structure
CVC/V/CCVC
Division By Sound
/kæm.ə.flɑːʒ/
Division By Letters
cam-ou-flage
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Camouflage
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 | – | V | open |
| 3 | fl | ɑː | ʒ | CCVC | closed |
Why Camouflage Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /m/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /fl/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in camouflage?
Camouflage has 3 syllables, cam-ou-flage. In British English it is transcribed /ˈkæm.ə.flɑːʒ/.
Which syllable is stressed in camouflage?
The first syllable, cam, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of camouflage?
Camouflage has the structure CVC/V/CCVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide camouflage into syllables?
By sound, kæm.ə.flɑːʒ. By letters, as a spelling guide, cam-ou-flage.