How Many Syllables In Confess?
2syllables
Confess has 2 syllables, con-fess. It is a disyllabic word.
confess
/kənˈfes/ UK /kənˈfes/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, fess.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/kən.fes/
Division By Letters
con-fess
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Confess
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 | e | s | CVC | closed |
Why Confess 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 confess?
Confess has 2 syllables, con-fess. In British English it is transcribed /kənˈfes/.
Which syllable is stressed in confess?
The second syllable, fess, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of confess?
Confess has the structure CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide confess into syllables?
By sound, kən.fes. By letters, as a spelling guide, con-fess.