How Many Syllables In Constant?
2syllables
Constant has 2 syllables, con-stant. It is a disyllabic word.
constant
/ˈkɒn.stənt/ UK /ˈkɑːn.stənt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, con.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CCVCC
Division By Sound
/kɒn.stənt/
Division By Letters
con-stant
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Constant
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 | st | ə | nt | CCVCC | closed |
Why Constant Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in constant?
Constant has 2 syllables, con-stant. In British English it is transcribed /ˈkɒn.stənt/.
Which syllable is stressed in constant?
The first syllable, con, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of constant?
Constant has the structure CVC/CCVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide constant into syllables?
By sound, kɒn.stənt. By letters, as a spelling guide, con-stant.