How Many Syllables In Community?
4syllables
Community has 4 syllables, co-mmu-ni-ty. It is a polysyllabic word.
community
/kəˈmjuː.nə.ti/ UK /kəˈmjuː.nə.t̬i/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, mmu.
Syllable Structure
CV/CCV/CV/CV
Division By Sound
/kə.mjuː.nə.ti/
Division By Letters
co-mmu-ni-ty
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Community
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 | mj | uː | – | CCV | open |
| 3 | n | ə | – | CV | open |
| 4 | t | i | – | CV | open |
Why Community Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /mj/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /n/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 3 and 4, /t/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in community?
Community has 4 syllables, co-mmu-ni-ty. In British English it is transcribed /kəˈmjuː.nə.ti/.
Which syllable is stressed in community?
The second syllable, mmu, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of community?
Community has the structure CV/CCV/CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide community into syllables?
By sound, kə.mjuː.nə.ti. By letters, as a spelling guide, co-mmu-ni-ty.