How many syllables in compound?
Syllables in compound
2
com·pound
Compound has two syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.
How to say compound
| Said as /ˈkɑmpaʊnd/ | 2 syllables, COM-pound · DUM-da |
|---|---|
| Said as /kəmˈpaʊnd/ | 2 syllables, com-POUND · da-DUM |
| Stress | First syllable |
| Letters | 8 |
To count it yourself, say compound slowly and listen for each vowel sound: com, pound. Each beat is one syllable.
Questions
- How many syllables are in compound?
- Compound has two syllables.
- How do you divide compound into syllables?
- Compound divides as com-pound.
- Which syllable is stressed in compound?
- The first syllable (COM-pound).