How Many Syllables In Commitment?
3syllables
Commitment has 3 syllables, co-mmit-ment. It is a trisyllabic word.
commitment
/kəˈmɪt.mənt/ UK /kəˈmɪt.mənt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, mmit.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC/CVCC
Division By Sound
/kə.mɪt.mənt/
Division By Letters
co-mmit-ment
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Commitment
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 | ɪ | t | CVC | closed |
| 3 | m | ə | nt | CVCC | closed |
Why Commitment Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /m/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /t/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in commitment?
Commitment has 3 syllables, co-mmit-ment. In British English it is transcribed /kəˈmɪt.mənt/.
Which syllable is stressed in commitment?
The second syllable, mmit, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of commitment?
Commitment has the structure CV/CVC/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide commitment into syllables?
By sound, kə.mɪt.mənt. By letters, as a spelling guide, co-mmit-ment.