How Many Syllables In Comparison?
4syllables
Comparison has 4 syllables, com-par-i-son. It is a polysyllabic word.
comparison
/kəmˈpær.ɪ.sən/ UK /kəmˈper.ə.sən/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, par.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC/V/CVC
Division By Sound
/kəm.pær.ɪ.sən/
Division By Letters
com-par-i-son
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Comparison
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 | r | CVC | closed |
| 3 | – | ɪ | – | V | open |
| 4 | s | ə | n | CVC | closed |
Why Comparison 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 /r/.
- Between syllables 3 and 4, /s/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in comparison?
Comparison has 4 syllables, com-par-i-son. In British English it is transcribed /kəmˈpær.ɪ.sən/.
Which syllable is stressed in comparison?
The second syllable, par, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of comparison?
Comparison has the structure CVC/CVC/V/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide comparison into syllables?
By sound, kəm.pær.ɪ.sən. By letters, as a spelling guide, com-par-i-son.