How Many Syllables In Compact?
2syllables
Compact has 2 syllables, com-pact. It is a disyllabic word.
compact
/ˈkɒm.pækt/ UK /ˈkɑːm.pækt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, com.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVCC
Division By Sound
/kɒm.pækt/
Division By Letters
com-pact
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Compact
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 | p | æ | kt | CVCC | closed |
Why Compact Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /m/.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Noun | /ˈkɒm.pækt/ | /ˈkɑːm.pækt/ | 2 |
| Adjective | /kəmˈpækt/ | /kəmˈpækt/ | 2 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in compact?
Compact has 2 syllables, com-pact. In British English it is transcribed /ˈkɒm.pækt/.
Which syllable is stressed in compact?
The first syllable, com, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of compact?
Compact has the structure CVC/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide compact into syllables?
By sound, kɒm.pækt. By letters, as a spelling guide, com-pact.