How Many Syllables In Computer?
3syllables
Computer has 3 syllables, com-pu-ter. It is a trisyllabic word.
computer
/kəmˈpjuː.tə/ UK /kəmˈpjuː.t̬ɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, pu.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CCV/CV
Division By Sound
/kəm.pjuː.tə/
Division By Letters
com-pu-ter
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Computer
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 | pj | uː | – | CCV | open |
| 3 | t | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Computer Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /pj/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /t/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in computer?
Computer has 3 syllables, com-pu-ter. In British English it is transcribed /kəmˈpjuː.tə/.
Which syllable is stressed in computer?
The second syllable, pu, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of computer?
Computer has the structure CVC/CCV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide computer into syllables?
By sound, kəm.pjuː.tə. By letters, as a spelling guide, com-pu-ter.