How Many Syllables In Conceal?
2syllables
Conceal has 2 syllables, con-ceal. It is a disyllabic word.
conceal
/kənˈsiːl/ UK /kənˈsiːl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, ceal.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/kən.siːl/
Division By Letters
con-ceal
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Conceal
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 | s | iː | l | CVC | closed |
Why Conceal Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /s/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in conceal?
Conceal has 2 syllables, con-ceal. In British English it is transcribed /kənˈsiːl/.
Which syllable is stressed in conceal?
The second syllable, ceal, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of conceal?
Conceal has the structure CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide conceal into syllables?
By sound, kən.siːl. By letters, as a spelling guide, con-ceal.