How Many Syllables In Pompous?
2syllables
Pompous has 2 syllables, pom-pous. It is a disyllabic word.
pompous
/ˈpɒm.pəs/ UK /ˈpɑːm.pəs/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, pom.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/pɒm.pəs/
Division By Letters
pom-pous
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Pompous
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 | p | ɒ | m | CVC | closed |
| 2 | p | ə | s | CVC | closed |
Why Pompous Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /m/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in pompous?
Pompous has 2 syllables, pom-pous. In British English it is transcribed /ˈpɒm.pəs/.
Which syllable is stressed in pompous?
The first syllable, pom, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of pompous?
Pompous has the structure CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide pompous into syllables?
By sound, pɒm.pəs. By letters, as a spelling guide, pom-pous.