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