How Many Syllables In Commandment?
3syllables
Commandment has 3 syllables, co-mmand-ment. It is a trisyllabic word.
commandment
/kəˈmɑːnd.mənt/ UK /kəˈmænd.mənt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, mmand.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVCC/CVCC
Division By Sound
/kə.mɑːnd.mənt/
Division By Letters
co-mmand-ment
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Commandment
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | k | ə | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | m | ɑː | nd | CVCC | closed |
| 3 | m | ə | nt | CVCC | closed |
Why Commandment Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /m/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /m/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in commandment?
Commandment has 3 syllables, co-mmand-ment. In British English it is transcribed /kəˈmɑːnd.mənt/.
Which syllable is stressed in commandment?
The second syllable, mmand, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of commandment?
Commandment has the structure CV/CVCC/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide commandment into syllables?
By sound, kə.mɑːnd.mənt. By letters, as a spelling guide, co-mmand-ment.