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