How Many Syllables In Consistent?
3syllables
Consistent has 3 syllables, con-sis-tent. It is a trisyllabic word.
consistent
/kənˈsɪs.tənt/ UK /kənˈsɪs.tənt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, sis.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC/CVCC
Division By Sound
/kən.sɪs.tənt/
Division By Letters
con-sis-tent
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Consistent
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 | nt | CVCC | closed |
Why Consistent 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/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in consistent?
Consistent has 3 syllables, con-sis-tent. In British English it is transcribed /kənˈsɪs.tənt/.
Which syllable is stressed in consistent?
The second syllable, sis, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of consistent?
Consistent has the structure CVC/CVC/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide consistent into syllables?
By sound, kən.sɪs.tənt. By letters, as a spelling guide, con-sis-tent.