How Many Syllables In Consider?
3syllables
Consider has 3 syllables, con-sid-er. It is a trisyllabic word.
consider
/kənˈsɪd.ə/ UK /kənˈsɪd.ɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, sid.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC/V
Division By Sound
/kən.sɪd.ə/
Division By Letters
con-sid-er
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Consider
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 | s | ɪ | d | CVC | closed |
| 3 | – | ə | – | V | open |
Why Consider Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /s/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /d/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in consider?
Consider has 3 syllables, con-sid-er. In British English it is transcribed /kənˈsɪd.ə/.
Which syllable is stressed in consider?
The second syllable, sid, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of consider?
Consider has the structure CVC/CVC/V, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide consider into syllables?
By sound, kən.sɪd.ə. By letters, as a spelling guide, con-sid-er.