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