How Many Syllables In Tempo?
2syllables
Tempo has 2 syllables, tem-po. It is a disyllabic word.
tempo
/ˈtem.pəʊ/ UK /ˈtem.poʊ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, tem.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV
Division By Sound
/tem.pəʊ/
Division By Letters
tem-po
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Tempo
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 | t | e | m | CVC | closed |
| 2 | p | əʊ | – | CV | open |
Why Tempo Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /m/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in tempo?
Tempo has 2 syllables, tem-po. In British English it is transcribed /ˈtem.pəʊ/.
Which syllable is stressed in tempo?
The first syllable, tem, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of tempo?
Tempo has the structure CVC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide tempo into syllables?
By sound, tem.pəʊ. By letters, as a spelling guide, tem-po.