How Many Syllables In Conceive?
2syllables
Conceive has 2 syllables, con-ceive. It is a disyllabic word.
conceive
/kənˈsiːv/ UK /kənˈsiːv/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, ceive.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/kən.siːv/
Division By Letters
con-ceive
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Conceive
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 | v | CVC | closed |
Why Conceive 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 conceive?
Conceive has 2 syllables, con-ceive. In British English it is transcribed /kənˈsiːv/.
Which syllable is stressed in conceive?
The second syllable, ceive, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of conceive?
Conceive has the structure CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide conceive into syllables?
By sound, kən.siːv. By letters, as a spelling guide, con-ceive.