How Many Syllables In Complement?
3syllables
Complement has 3 syllables, com-ple-ment. It is a trisyllabic word.
complement
/ˈkɒm.plɪ.ment/ UK /ˈkɑːm.plə.ment/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, com.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CCV/CVCC
Division By Sound
/kɒm.plɪ.ment/
Division By Letters
com-ple-ment
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Complement
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 | ɒ | m | CVC | closed |
| 2 | pl | ɪ | – | CCV | open |
| 3 | m | e | nt | CVCC | closed |
Why Complement Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /m/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /m/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in complement?
Complement has 3 syllables, com-ple-ment. In British English it is transcribed /ˈkɒm.plɪ.ment/.
Which syllable is stressed in complement?
The first syllable, com, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of complement?
Complement has the structure CVC/CCV/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide complement into syllables?
By sound, kɒm.plɪ.ment. By letters, as a spelling guide, com-ple-ment.