How Many Syllables In Contact?
2syllables
Contact has 2 syllables, con-tact. It is a disyllabic word.
contact
/ˈkɒn.tækt/ UK /ˈkɑːnˌtækt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, con.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVCC
Division By Sound
/kɒn.tækt/
Division By Letters
con-tact
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Contact
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 | t | æ | kt | CVCC | closed |
Why Contact 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 contact?
Contact has 2 syllables, con-tact. In British English it is transcribed /ˈkɒn.tækt/.
Which syllable is stressed in contact?
The first syllable, con, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of contact?
Contact has the structure CVC/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide contact into syllables?
By sound, kɒn.tækt. By letters, as a spelling guide, con-tact.