How Many Syllables In Conversely?
3syllables
Conversely has 3 syllables, con-ve-rsely. It is a trisyllabic word.
conversely
/ˈkɒn.və.sli/ UK /ˈkɑːn.vɚ.sli/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, con.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV/CCV
Division By Sound
/kɒn.və.sli/
Division By Letters
con-ve-rsely
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Conversely
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 | v | ə | – | CV | open |
| 3 | sl | i | – | CCV | open |
Why Conversely Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /sl/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in conversely?
Conversely has 3 syllables, con-ve-rsely. In British English it is transcribed /ˈkɒn.və.sli/.
Which syllable is stressed in conversely?
The first syllable, con, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of conversely?
Conversely has the structure CVC/CV/CCV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide conversely into syllables?
By sound, kɒn.və.sli. By letters, as a spelling guide, con-ve-rsely.