How Many Syllables In Concerning?
3syllables
Concerning has 3 syllables, con-cer-ning. It is a trisyllabic word.
concerning
/kənˈsɜː.nɪŋ/ UK /kənˈsɝː.nɪŋ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, cer.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/kən.sɜː.nɪŋ/
Division By Letters
con-cer-ning
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Concerning
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 | ɜː | – | CV | open |
| 3 | n | ɪ | ŋ | CVC | closed |
Why Concerning Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /s/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /n/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in concerning?
Concerning has 3 syllables, con-cer-ning. In British English it is transcribed /kənˈsɜː.nɪŋ/.
Which syllable is stressed in concerning?
The second syllable, cer, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of concerning?
Concerning has the structure CVC/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide concerning into syllables?
By sound, kən.sɜː.nɪŋ. By letters, as a spelling guide, con-cer-ning.