How Many Syllables In Webcam?
2syllables
Webcam has 2 syllables, web-cam. It is a disyllabic word.
webcam
/ˈweb.kæm/ UK /ˈweb.kæm/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, web.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/web.kæm/
Division By Letters
web-cam
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Webcam
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 | w | e | b | CVC | closed |
| 2 | k | æ | m | CVC | closed |
Why Webcam Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /b/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in webcam?
Webcam has 2 syllables, web-cam. In British English it is transcribed /ˈweb.kæm/.
Which syllable is stressed in webcam?
The first syllable, web, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of webcam?
Webcam has the structure CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide webcam into syllables?
By sound, web.kæm. By letters, as a spelling guide, web-cam.