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