How Many Syllables In Component?
3syllables
Component has 3 syllables, com-po-nent. It is a trisyllabic word.
component
/kəmˈpəʊ.nənt/ UK /kəmˈpoʊ.nənt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, po.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV/CVCC
Division By Sound
/kəm.pəʊ.nənt/
Division By Letters
com-po-nent
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Component
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 | əʊ | – | CV | open |
| 3 | n | ə | nt | CVCC | closed |
Why Component Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /p/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /n/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in component?
Component has 3 syllables, com-po-nent. In British English it is transcribed /kəmˈpəʊ.nənt/.
Which syllable is stressed in component?
The second syllable, po, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of component?
Component has the structure CVC/CV/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide component into syllables?
By sound, kəm.pəʊ.nənt. By letters, as a spelling guide, com-po-nent.