How Many Syllables In Confiscate?
3syllables
Confiscate has 3 syllables, con-fi-scate. It is a trisyllabic word.
confiscate
/ˈkɒn.fə.skeɪt/ UK /ˈkɑːn.fə.skeɪt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, con.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV/CCVC
Division By Sound
/kɒn.fə.skeɪt/
Division By Letters
con-fi-scate
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Confiscate
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 | n | CVC | closed |
| 2 | f | ə | – | CV | open |
| 3 | sk | eɪ | t | CCVC | closed |
Why Confiscate Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /sk/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in confiscate?
Confiscate has 3 syllables, con-fi-scate. In British English it is transcribed /ˈkɒn.fə.skeɪt/.
Which syllable is stressed in confiscate?
The first syllable, con, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of confiscate?
Confiscate has the structure CVC/CV/CCVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide confiscate into syllables?
By sound, kɒn.fə.skeɪt. By letters, as a spelling guide, con-fi-scate.