How Many Syllables In Consequence?
3syllables
Consequence has 3 syllables, con-se-quence. It is a trisyllabic word.
consequence
/ˈkɒn.sɪ.kwəns/ UK /ˈkɑːn.sə.kwens/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, con.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV/CCVCC
Division By Sound
/kɒn.sɪ.kwəns/
Division By Letters
con-se-quence
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Consequence
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 | s | ɪ | – | CV | open |
| 3 | kw | ə | ns | CCVCC | closed |
Why Consequence Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /kw/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in consequence?
Consequence has 3 syllables, con-se-quence. In British English it is transcribed /ˈkɒn.sɪ.kwəns/.
Which syllable is stressed in consequence?
The first syllable, con, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of consequence?
Consequence has the structure CVC/CV/CCVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide consequence into syllables?
By sound, kɒn.sɪ.kwəns. By letters, as a spelling guide, con-se-quence.