How Many Syllables In Concede?
2syllables
Concede has 2 syllables, con-cede. It is a disyllabic word.
concede
/kənˈsiːd/ UK /kənˈsiːd/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, cede.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/kən.siːd/
Division By Letters
con-cede
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Concede
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | k | ə | n | CVC | closed |
| 2 primary stress | s | iː | d | CVC | closed |
Why Concede Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /s/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in concede?
Concede has 2 syllables, con-cede. In British English it is transcribed /kənˈsiːd/.
Which syllable is stressed in concede?
The second syllable, cede, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of concede?
Concede has the structure CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide concede into syllables?
By sound, kən.siːd. By letters, as a spelling guide, con-cede.