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