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