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