How Many Syllables In Consensus?
3syllables
Consensus has 3 syllables, con-sen-sus. It is a trisyllabic word.
consensus
/kənˈsen.səs/ UK /kənˈsen.səs/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, sen.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/kən.sen.səs/
Division By Letters
con-sen-sus
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Consensus
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 | s | e | n | CVC | closed |
| 3 | s | ə | s | CVC | closed |
Why Consensus Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /s/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in consensus?
Consensus has 3 syllables, con-sen-sus. In British English it is transcribed /kənˈsen.səs/.
Which syllable is stressed in consensus?
The second syllable, sen, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of consensus?
Consensus has the structure CVC/CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide consensus into syllables?
By sound, kən.sen.səs. By letters, as a spelling guide, con-sen-sus.