How Many Syllables In Concrete?
2syllables
Concrete has 2 syllables, con-crete. It is a disyllabic word.
concrete
/ˈkɒŋ.kriːt/ UK /ˈkɑːn.kriːt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, con.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CCVC
Division By Sound
/kɒŋ.kriːt/
Division By Letters
con-crete
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Concrete
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 primary stress | k | ɒ | ŋ | CVC | closed |
| 2 | kr | iː | t | CCVC | closed |
Why Concrete Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /ŋ/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in concrete?
Concrete has 2 syllables, con-crete. In British English it is transcribed /ˈkɒŋ.kriːt/.
Which syllable is stressed in concrete?
The first syllable, con, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of concrete?
Concrete has the structure CVC/CCVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide concrete into syllables?
By sound, kɒŋ.kriːt. By letters, as a spelling guide, con-crete.