How Many Syllables In Convert?
2syllables
Convert has 2 syllables, con-vert. It is a disyllabic word.
convert
/ˈkɒn.vɜːt/ UK /ˈkɑːn.vɝːt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, con.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/kɒn.vɜːt/
Division By Letters
con-vert
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Convert
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 | ɜː | t | CVC | closed |
Why Convert Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Noun | /ˈkɒn.vɜːt/ | /ˈkɑːn.vɝːt/ | 2 |
| Verb | /kənˈvɜːt/ | /kənˈvɝːt/ | 2 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in convert?
Convert has 2 syllables, con-vert. In British English it is transcribed /ˈkɒn.vɜːt/.
Which syllable is stressed in convert?
The first syllable, con, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of convert?
Convert has the structure CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide convert into syllables?
By sound, kɒn.vɜːt. By letters, as a spelling guide, con-vert.