How Many Syllables In Compass?
2syllables
Compass has 2 syllables, com-pass. It is a disyllabic word.
compass
/ˈkʌm.pəs/ UK /ˈkʌm.pəs/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, com.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/kʌm.pəs/
Division By Letters
com-pass
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Compass
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 | ʌ | m | CVC | closed |
| 2 | p | ə | s | CVC | closed |
Why Compass Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ʌ/, so it keeps a coda /m/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in compass?
Compass has 2 syllables, com-pass. In British English it is transcribed /ˈkʌm.pəs/.
Which syllable is stressed in compass?
The first syllable, com, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of compass?
Compass has the structure CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide compass into syllables?
By sound, kʌm.pəs. By letters, as a spelling guide, com-pass.