How Many Syllables In Alphabetic?
4syllables
Alphabetic has 4 syllables, al-pha-bet-ic. It is a polysyllabic word.
alphabetic
/ˌæl.fəˈbet.ɪk/ UK /ˌæl.fəˈbet.ɪk/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the third syllable, bet.
Syllable Structure
VC/CV/CVC/VC
Division By Sound
/æl.fə.bet.ɪk/
Division By Letters
al-pha-bet-ic
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Alphabetic
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 secondary stress | – | æ | l | VC | closed |
| 2 | f | ə | – | CV | open |
| 3 primary stress | b | e | t | CVC | closed |
| 4 | – | ɪ | k | VC | closed |
Why Alphabetic Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /l/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /b/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 3 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /t/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in alphabetic?
Alphabetic has 4 syllables, al-pha-bet-ic. In British English it is transcribed /ˌæl.fəˈbet.ɪk/.
Which syllable is stressed in alphabetic?
The third syllable, bet, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of alphabetic?
Alphabetic has the structure VC/CV/CVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide alphabetic into syllables?
By sound, æl.fə.bet.ɪk. By letters, as a spelling guide, al-pha-bet-ic.
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