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