How Many Syllables In Concept?
2syllables
Concept has 2 syllables, con-cept. It is a disyllabic word.
concept
/ˈkɒn.sept/ UK /ˈkɑːn.sept/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, con.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVCC
Division By Sound
/kɒn.sept/
Division By Letters
con-cept
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Concept
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 | k | ɒ | n | CVC | closed |
| 2 | s | e | pt | CVCC | closed |
Why Concept Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in concept?
Concept has 2 syllables, con-cept. In British English it is transcribed /ˈkɒn.sept/.
Which syllable is stressed in concept?
The first syllable, con, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of concept?
Concept has the structure CVC/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide concept into syllables?
By sound, kɒn.sept. By letters, as a spelling guide, con-cept.