How Many Syllables In Alchemist?
3syllables
Alchemist has 3 syllables, al-che-mist. It is a trisyllabic word.
alchemist
/ˈæl.kə.mɪst/ UK /ˈæl.kə.məst/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, al.
Syllable Structure
VC/CV/CVCC
Division By Sound
/æl.kə.mɪst/
Division By Letters
al-che-mist
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Alchemist
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 | – | æ | l | VC | closed |
| 2 | k | ə | – | CV | open |
| 3 | m | ɪ | st | CVCC | closed |
Why Alchemist Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /l/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /m/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in alchemist?
Alchemist has 3 syllables, al-che-mist. In British English it is transcribed /ˈæl.kə.mɪst/.
Which syllable is stressed in alchemist?
The first syllable, al, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of alchemist?
Alchemist has the structure VC/CV/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide alchemist into syllables?
By sound, æl.kə.mɪst. By letters, as a spelling guide, al-che-mist.