How Many Syllables In Comment?
2syllables
Comment has 2 syllables, comm-ent. It is a disyllabic word.
comment
/ˈkɒm.ent/ UK /ˈkɑː.ment/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, comm.
Syllable Structure
CVC/VCC
Division By Sound
/kɒm.ent/
Division By Letters
comm-ent
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Comment
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 | ɒ | m | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | e | nt | VCC | closed |
Why Comment Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /m/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in comment?
Comment has 2 syllables, comm-ent. In British English it is transcribed /ˈkɒm.ent/.
Which syllable is stressed in comment?
The first syllable, comm, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of comment?
Comment has the structure CVC/VCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide comment into syllables?
By sound, kɒm.ent. By letters, as a spelling guide, comm-ent.