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