How Many Syllables In Concierge?
3syllables
Concierge has 3 syllables, con-ci-erge. It is a trisyllabic word.
concierge
/ˌkɒn.siˈeəʒ/ UK /ˌkɑːn.siˈerʒ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the third syllable, erge.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV/VC
Division By Sound
/kɒn.si.eəʒ/
Division By Letters
con-ci-erge
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Concierge
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 secondary stress | k | ɒ | n | CVC | closed |
| 2 | s | i | – | CV | open |
| 3 primary stress | – | eə | ʒ | VC | closed |
Why Concierge Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
- Two vowels meet between syllables 2 and 3, so syllable 3 has no onset.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in concierge?
Concierge has 3 syllables, con-ci-erge. In British English it is transcribed /ˌkɒn.siˈeəʒ/.
Which syllable is stressed in concierge?
The third syllable, erge, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of concierge?
Concierge has the structure CVC/CV/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide concierge into syllables?
By sound, kɒn.si.eəʒ. By letters, as a spelling guide, con-ci-erge.