How Many Syllables In Campsite?
2syllables
Campsite has 2 syllables, camp-site. It is a disyllabic word.
campsite
/ˈkæmp.saɪt/ UK /ˈkæmp.saɪt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, camp.
Syllable Structure
CVCC/CVC
Division By Sound
/kæmp.saɪt/
Division By Letters
camp-site
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Campsite
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 | mp | CVCC | closed |
| 2 | s | aɪ | t | CVC | closed |
Why Campsite Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /mp/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in campsite?
Campsite has 2 syllables, camp-site. In British English it is transcribed /ˈkæmp.saɪt/.
Which syllable is stressed in campsite?
The first syllable, camp, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of campsite?
Campsite has the structure CVCC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide campsite into syllables?
By sound, kæmp.saɪt. By letters, as a spelling guide, camp-site.