How Many Syllables In Conventional?
4syllables
Conventional has 4 syllables, con-ven-tion-al. It is a polysyllabic word.
conventional
/kənˈven.ʃən.əl/ UK /kənˈven.ʃən.əl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, ven.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC/CVC/VC
Division By Sound
/kən.ven.ʃən.əl/
Division By Letters
con-ven-tion-al
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Conventional
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 | e | n | CVC | closed |
| 3 | ʃ | ə | n | CVC | closed |
| 4 | – | ə | l | VC | closed |
Why Conventional Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /v/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
- Syllable 3 ends in /n/ because the next syllable cannot take it as an onset here.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in conventional?
Conventional has 4 syllables, con-ven-tion-al. In British English it is transcribed /kənˈven.ʃən.əl/.
Which syllable is stressed in conventional?
The second syllable, ven, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of conventional?
Conventional has the structure CVC/CVC/CVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide conventional into syllables?
By sound, kən.ven.ʃən.əl. By letters, as a spelling guide, con-ven-tion-al.