How Many Syllables In Compel?
2syllables
Compel has 2 syllables, com-pel. It is a disyllabic word.
compel
/kəmˈpel/ UK /kəmˈpel/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, pel.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/kəm.pel/
Division By Letters
com-pel
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Compel
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 | e | l | CVC | closed |
Why Compel 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 compel?
Compel has 2 syllables, com-pel. In British English it is transcribed /kəmˈpel/.
Which syllable is stressed in compel?
The second syllable, pel, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of compel?
Compel has the structure CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide compel into syllables?
By sound, kəm.pel. By letters, as a spelling guide, com-pel.