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