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