How Many Syllables In Commute?
2syllables
Commute has 2 syllables, co-mmute. It is a disyllabic word.
commute
/kəˈmjuːt/ UK /kəˈmjuːt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, mmute.
Syllable Structure
CV/CCVC
Division By Sound
/kə.mjuːt/
Division By Letters
co-mmute
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Commute
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 | t | CCVC | closed |
Why Commute Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /mj/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in commute?
Commute has 2 syllables, co-mmute. In British English it is transcribed /kəˈmjuːt/.
Which syllable is stressed in commute?
The second syllable, mmute, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of commute?
Commute has the structure CV/CCVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide commute into syllables?
By sound, kə.mjuːt. By letters, as a spelling guide, co-mmute.