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