How Many Syllables In Conclusion?
3syllables
Conclusion has 3 syllables, con-clu-sion. It is a trisyllabic word.
conclusion
/kənˈkluː.ʒən/ UK /kənˈkluː.ʒən/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, clu.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CCV/CVC
Division By Sound
/kən.kluː.ʒən/
Division By Letters
con-clu-sion
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Conclusion
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 | kl | uː | – | CCV | open |
| 3 | ʒ | ə | n | CVC | closed |
Why Conclusion Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /kl/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /ʒ/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in conclusion?
Conclusion has 3 syllables, con-clu-sion. In British English it is transcribed /kənˈkluː.ʒən/.
Which syllable is stressed in conclusion?
The second syllable, clu, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of conclusion?
Conclusion has the structure CVC/CCV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide conclusion into syllables?
By sound, kən.kluː.ʒən. By letters, as a spelling guide, con-clu-sion.