How Many Syllables In Consistency?
4syllables
Consistency has 4 syllables, con-sis-ten-cy. It is a polysyllabic word.
consistency
/kənˈsɪs.tən.si/ UK /kənˈsɪs.tən.si/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, sis.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC/CVC/CV
Division By Sound
/kən.sɪs.tən.si/
Division By Letters
con-sis-ten-cy
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Consistency
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 | ɪ | s | CVC | closed |
| 3 | t | ə | n | CVC | closed |
| 4 | s | i | – | CV | open |
Why Consistency 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 /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /s/.
- Between syllables 3 and 4, /s/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in consistency?
Consistency has 4 syllables, con-sis-ten-cy. In British English it is transcribed /kənˈsɪs.tən.si/.
Which syllable is stressed in consistency?
The second syllable, sis, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of consistency?
Consistency has the structure CVC/CVC/CVC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide consistency into syllables?
By sound, kən.sɪs.tən.si. By letters, as a spelling guide, con-sis-ten-cy.
Other Words With Four Syllables
dramaticallyfabricationindicatorliteracyovercrowdedpropagandarestorativeundoubtedlyagriculturebilateral