How Many Syllables In Concisely?
3syllables
Concisely has 3 syllables, con-cise-ly. It is a trisyllabic word.
concisely
/kənˈsaɪs.li/ UK /kənˈsaɪs.li/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, cise.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC/CV
Division By Sound
/kən.saɪs.li/
Division By Letters
con-cise-ly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Concisely
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 |
| 3 | l | i | – | CV | open |
Why Concisely Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /s/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in concisely?
Concisely has 3 syllables, con-cise-ly. In British English it is transcribed /kənˈsaɪs.li/.
Which syllable is stressed in concisely?
The second syllable, cise, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of concisely?
Concisely has the structure CVC/CVC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide concisely into syllables?
By sound, kən.saɪs.li. By letters, as a spelling guide, con-cise-ly.