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