How Many Syllables In Convey?
2syllables
Convey has 2 syllables, con-vey. It is a disyllabic word.
convey
/kənˈveɪ/ UK /kənˈveɪ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, vey.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV
Division By Sound
/kən.veɪ/
Division By Letters
con-vey
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Convey
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 | eɪ | – | CV | open |
Why Convey 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 convey?
Convey has 2 syllables, con-vey. In British English it is transcribed /kənˈveɪ/.
Which syllable is stressed in convey?
The second syllable, vey, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of convey?
Convey has the structure CVC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide convey into syllables?
By sound, kən.veɪ. By letters, as a spelling guide, con-vey.