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