How Many Syllables In Compromise?
3syllables
Compromise has 3 syllables, com-pro-mise. It is a trisyllabic word.
compromise
/ˈkɒm.prə.maɪz/ UK /ˈkɑːm.prə.maɪz/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, com.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CCV/CVC
Division By Sound
/kɒm.prə.maɪz/
Division By Letters
com-pro-mise
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Compromise
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 | pr | ə | – | CCV | open |
| 3 | m | aɪ | z | CVC | closed |
Why Compromise 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 compromise?
Compromise has 3 syllables, com-pro-mise. In British English it is transcribed /ˈkɒm.prə.maɪz/.
Which syllable is stressed in compromise?
The first syllable, com, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of compromise?
Compromise has the structure CVC/CCV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide compromise into syllables?
By sound, kɒm.prə.maɪz. By letters, as a spelling guide, com-pro-mise.