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