How Many Syllables In Compare?
2syllables
Compare has 2 syllables, com-pare. It is a disyllabic word.
compare
/kəmˈpeə/ UK /kəmˈper/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, pare.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV
Division By Sound
/kəm.peə/
Division By Letters
com-pare
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Compare
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 | eə | – | CV | open |
Why Compare Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /p/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in compare?
Compare has 2 syllables, com-pare. In British English it is transcribed /kəmˈpeə/.
Which syllable is stressed in compare?
The second syllable, pare, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of compare?
Compare has the structure CVC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide compare into syllables?
By sound, kəm.peə. By letters, as a spelling guide, com-pare.