How Many Syllables In Conference?
3syllables
Conference has 3 syllables, con-fe-rence. It is a trisyllabic word.
conference
/ˈkɒn.fə.rəns/ UK /ˈkɑːn.fɚ.əns/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, con.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV/CVCC
Division By Sound
/kɒn.fə.rəns/
Division By Letters
con-fe-rence
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Conference
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 | f | ə | – | CV | open |
| 3 | r | ə | ns | CVCC | closed |
Why Conference Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /r/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in conference?
Conference has 3 syllables, con-fe-rence. In British English it is transcribed /ˈkɒn.fə.rəns/.
Which syllable is stressed in conference?
The first syllable, con, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of conference?
Conference has the structure CVC/CV/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide conference into syllables?
By sound, kɒn.fə.rəns. By letters, as a spelling guide, con-fe-rence.