How Many Syllables In Conspire?
2syllables
Conspire has 2 syllables, con-spire. It is a disyllabic word.
conspire
/kənˈspaɪə/ UK /kənˈspaɪr/ US
Conspire can also be said with 3 syllables (UK /kənˈspaɪ.ə/).
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, spire.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CCV
Division By Sound
/kən.spaɪə/
Division By Letters
con-spire
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Conspire
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 | aɪə | – | CCV | open |
Why Conspire Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /sp/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | /kənˈspaɪə/ | /kənˈspaɪr/ | 2 |
| Also | /kənˈspaɪ.ə/ | 3 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in conspire?
Conspire has 2 syllables, con-spire. In British English it is transcribed /kənˈspaɪə/.
Which syllable is stressed in conspire?
The second syllable, spire, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of conspire?
Conspire has the structure CVC/CCV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide conspire into syllables?
By sound, kən.spaɪə. By letters, as a spelling guide, con-spire.