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