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