How Many Syllables In Conscious?
2syllables
Conscious has 2 syllables, cons-cious. It is a disyllabic word.
conscious
/ˈkɒn.ʃəs/ UK /ˈkɑːn.ʃəs/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, cons.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/kɒn.ʃəs/
Division By Letters
cons-cious
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Conscious
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 | ʃ | ə | s | CVC | closed |
Why Conscious Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in conscious?
Conscious has 2 syllables, cons-cious. In British English it is transcribed /ˈkɒn.ʃəs/.
Which syllable is stressed in conscious?
The first syllable, cons, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of conscious?
Conscious has the structure CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide conscious into syllables?
By sound, kɒn.ʃəs. By letters, as a spelling guide, cons-cious.