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