How Many Syllables In Costume?
2syllables
Costume has 2 syllables, cos-tume. It is a disyllabic word.
costume
/ˈkɒs.tjuːm/ UK /ˈkɑː.stuːm/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, cos.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CCVC
Division By Sound
/kɒs.tjuːm/
Division By Letters
cos-tume
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Costume
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 | s | CVC | closed |
| 2 | tj | uː | m | CCVC | closed |
Why Costume Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /s/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in costume?
Costume has 2 syllables, cos-tume. In British English it is transcribed /ˈkɒs.tjuːm/.
Which syllable is stressed in costume?
The first syllable, cos, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of costume?
Costume has the structure CVC/CCVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide costume into syllables?
By sound, kɒs.tjuːm. By letters, as a spelling guide, cos-tume.