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