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