How Many Syllables In Constrain?
2syllables
Constrain has 2 syllables, con-strain. It is a disyllabic word.
constrain
/kənˈstreɪn/ UK /kənˈstreɪn/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, strain.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CCCVC
Division By Sound
/kən.streɪn/
Division By Letters
con-strain
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Constrain
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 | str | eɪ | n | CCCVC | closed |
Why Constrain Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /str/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in constrain?
Constrain has 2 syllables, con-strain. In British English it is transcribed /kənˈstreɪn/.
Which syllable is stressed in constrain?
The second syllable, strain, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of constrain?
Constrain has the structure CVC/CCCVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide constrain into syllables?
By sound, kən.streɪn. By letters, as a spelling guide, con-strain.