How Many Syllables In Anaesthetic?
4syllables
Anaesthetic has 4 syllables, an-aes-thet-ic. It is a polysyllabic word.
anaesthetic
/ˌæn.əsˈθet.ɪk/ UK /ˌæn.əsˈθet.ɪk/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the third syllable, thet.
Syllable Structure
VC/VC/CVC/VC
Division By Sound
/æn.əs.θet.ɪk/
Division By Letters
an-aes-thet-ic
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Anaesthetic
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 | n | VC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | s | VC | closed |
| 3 primary stress | θ | e | t | CVC | closed |
| 4 | – | ɪ | k | VC | closed |
Why Anaesthetic Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /θ/ 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 anaesthetic?
Anaesthetic has 4 syllables, an-aes-thet-ic. In British English it is transcribed /ˌæn.əsˈθet.ɪk/.
Which syllable is stressed in anaesthetic?
The third syllable, thet, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of anaesthetic?
Anaesthetic has the structure VC/VC/CVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide anaesthetic into syllables?
By sound, æn.əs.θet.ɪk. By letters, as a spelling guide, an-aes-thet-ic.
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