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