How Many Syllables In Companion?
3syllables
Companion has 3 syllables, com-pan-ion. It is a trisyllabic word.
companion
/kəmˈpæn.jən/ UK /kəmˈpæn.jən/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, pan.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/kəm.pæn.jən/
Division By Letters
com-pan-ion
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Companion
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 | m | CVC | closed |
| 2 primary stress | p | æ | n | CVC | closed |
| 3 | j | ə | n | CVC | closed |
Why Companion Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /p/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in companion?
Companion has 3 syllables, com-pan-ion. In British English it is transcribed /kəmˈpæn.jən/.
Which syllable is stressed in companion?
The second syllable, pan, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of companion?
Companion has the structure CVC/CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide companion into syllables?
By sound, kəm.pæn.jən. By letters, as a spelling guide, com-pan-ion.