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