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