How Many Syllables In Consumer?
3syllables
Consumer has 3 syllables, con-su-mer. It is a trisyllabic word.
consumer
/kənˈsjuː.mə/ UK /kənˈsuː.mɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, su.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CCV/CV
Division By Sound
/kən.sjuː.mə/
Division By Letters
con-su-mer
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Consumer
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 | sj | uː | – | CCV | open |
| 3 | m | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Consumer Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /sj/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /m/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in consumer?
Consumer has 3 syllables, con-su-mer. In British English it is transcribed /kənˈsjuː.mə/.
Which syllable is stressed in consumer?
The second syllable, su, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of consumer?
Consumer has the structure CVC/CCV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide consumer into syllables?
By sound, kən.sjuː.mə. By letters, as a spelling guide, con-su-mer.