How Many Syllables In Convict?
2syllables
Convict has 2 syllables, con-vict. It is a disyllabic word.
convict
/ˈkɒn.vɪkt/ UK /ˈkɑːn.vɪkt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, con.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVCC
Division By Sound
/kɒn.vɪkt/
Division By Letters
con-vict
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Convict
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 | ɪ | kt | CVCC | closed |
Why Convict 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.vɪkt/ | /ˈkɑːn.vɪkt/ | 2 |
| Verb | /kənˈvɪkt/ | /kənˈvɪkt/ | 2 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in convict?
Convict has 2 syllables, con-vict. In British English it is transcribed /ˈkɒn.vɪkt/.
Which syllable is stressed in convict?
The first syllable, con, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of convict?
Convict has the structure CVC/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide convict into syllables?
By sound, kɒn.vɪkt. By letters, as a spelling guide, con-vict.