How Many Syllables In Conspicuous?
4syllables
Conspicuous has 4 syllables, con-spic-u-ous. It is a polysyllabic word.
conspicuous
/kənˈspɪk.ju.əs/ UK /kənˈspɪk.ju.əs/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, spic.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CCVC/CV/VC
Division By Sound
/kən.spɪk.ju.əs/
Division By Letters
con-spic-u-ous
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Conspicuous
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 | sp | ɪ | k | CCVC | closed |
| 3 | j | u | – | CV | open |
| 4 | – | ə | s | VC | closed |
Why Conspicuous Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /sp/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /k/.
- Two vowels meet between syllables 3 and 4, so syllable 4 has no onset.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in conspicuous?
Conspicuous has 4 syllables, con-spic-u-ous. In British English it is transcribed /kənˈspɪk.ju.əs/.
Which syllable is stressed in conspicuous?
The second syllable, spic, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of conspicuous?
Conspicuous has the structure CVC/CCVC/CV/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide conspicuous into syllables?
By sound, kən.spɪk.ju.əs. By letters, as a spelling guide, con-spic-u-ous.
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