How Many Syllables In Confident?
3syllables
Confident has 3 syllables, con-fi-dent. It is a trisyllabic word.
confident
/ˈkɒn.fɪ.dənt/ UK /ˈkɑːn.fə.dənt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, con.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV/CVCC
Division By Sound
/kɒn.fɪ.dənt/
Division By Letters
con-fi-dent
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Confident
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 | nt | CVCC | closed |
Why Confident 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 confident?
Confident has 3 syllables, con-fi-dent. In British English it is transcribed /ˈkɒn.fɪ.dənt/.
Which syllable is stressed in confident?
The first syllable, con, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of confident?
Confident has the structure CVC/CV/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide confident into syllables?
By sound, kɒn.fɪ.dənt. By letters, as a spelling guide, con-fi-dent.