How Many Syllables In Conscientious?
4syllables
Conscientious has 4 syllables, cons-ci-en-tious. It is a polysyllabic word.
conscientious
/ˌkɒn.ʃiˈen.ʃəs/ UK /ˌkɑːn.ʃiˈen.ʃəs/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the third syllable, en.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV/VC/CVC
Division By Sound
/kɒn.ʃi.en.ʃəs/
Division By Letters
cons-ci-en-tious
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Conscientious
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 secondary stress | k | ɒ | n | CVC | closed |
| 2 | ʃ | i | – | CV | open |
| 3 primary stress | – | e | n | VC | closed |
| 4 | ʃ | ə | s | CVC | closed |
Why Conscientious Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
- Two vowels meet between syllables 2 and 3, so syllable 3 has no onset.
- Syllable 3 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in conscientious?
Conscientious has 4 syllables, cons-ci-en-tious. In British English it is transcribed /ˌkɒn.ʃiˈen.ʃəs/.
Which syllable is stressed in conscientious?
The third syllable, en, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of conscientious?
Conscientious has the structure CVC/CV/VC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide conscientious into syllables?
By sound, kɒn.ʃi.en.ʃəs. By letters, as a spelling guide, cons-ci-en-tious.
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