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