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