How Many Syllables In Constraint?
2syllables
Constraint has 2 syllables, con-straint. It is a disyllabic word.
constraint
/kənˈstreɪnt/ UK /kənˈstreɪnt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, straint.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CCCVCC
Division By Sound
/kən.streɪnt/
Division By Letters
con-straint
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Constraint
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 | nt | CCCVCC | closed |
Why Constraint 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 constraint?
Constraint has 2 syllables, con-straint. In British English it is transcribed /kənˈstreɪnt/.
Which syllable is stressed in constraint?
The second syllable, straint, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of constraint?
Constraint has the structure CVC/CCCVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide constraint into syllables?
By sound, kən.streɪnt. By letters, as a spelling guide, con-straint.