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