How Many Syllables In Continue?
3syllables
Continue has 3 syllables, con-tin-ue. It is a trisyllabic word.
continue
/kənˈtɪn.juː/ UK /kənˈtɪn.juː/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, tin.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC/CV
Division By Sound
/kən.tɪn.juː/
Division By Letters
con-tin-ue
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Continue
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 | ɪ | n | CVC | closed |
| 3 | j | uː | – | CV | open |
Why Continue Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /t/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in continue?
Continue has 3 syllables, con-tin-ue. In British English it is transcribed /kənˈtɪn.juː/.
Which syllable is stressed in continue?
The second syllable, tin, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of continue?
Continue has the structure CVC/CVC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide continue into syllables?
By sound, kən.tɪn.juː. By letters, as a spelling guide, con-tin-ue.