How Many Syllables In Conscience?
2syllables
Conscience has 2 syllables, cons-cience. It is a disyllabic word.
conscience
/ˈkɒn.ʃəns/ UK /ˈkɑːn.ʃəns/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, cons.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVCC
Division By Sound
/kɒn.ʃəns/
Division By Letters
cons-cience
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Conscience
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 | ʃ | ə | ns | CVCC | closed |
Why Conscience Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in conscience?
Conscience has 2 syllables, cons-cience. In British English it is transcribed /ˈkɒn.ʃəns/.
Which syllable is stressed in conscience?
The first syllable, cons, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of conscience?
Conscience has the structure CVC/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide conscience into syllables?
By sound, kɒn.ʃəns. By letters, as a spelling guide, cons-cience.