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