How Many Syllables In Contest?
2syllables
Contest has 2 syllables, con-test. It is a disyllabic word.
contest
/ˈkɒn.test/ UK /ˈkɑːnˌtest/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, con.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVCC
Division By Sound
/kɒn.test/
Division By Letters
con-test
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Contest
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 primary stress | k | ɒ | n | CVC | closed |
| 2 | t | e | st | CVCC | closed |
Why Contest Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Noun | /ˈkɒn.test/ | /ˈkɑːnˌtest/ | 2 |
| Verb | /kənˈtest/ | /kənˈtest/ | 2 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in contest?
Contest has 2 syllables, con-test. In British English it is transcribed /ˈkɒn.test/.
Which syllable is stressed in contest?
The first syllable, con, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of contest?
Contest has the structure CVC/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide contest into syllables?
By sound, kɒn.test. By letters, as a spelling guide, con-test.