How Many Syllables In Apostolic?
4syllables
Apostolic has 4 syllables, ap-o-stol-ic. It is a polysyllabic word.
apostolic
/ˌæp.əˈstɒl.ɪk/ UK /ˌæp.əˈstɑː.lɪk/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the third syllable, stol.
Syllable Structure
VC/V/CCVC/VC
Division By Sound
/æp.ə.stɒl.ɪk/
Division By Letters
ap-o-stol-ic
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Apostolic
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 | p | VC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 3 primary stress | st | ɒ | l | CCVC | closed |
| 4 | – | ɪ | k | VC | closed |
Why Apostolic Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /p/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /st/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 3 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /l/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in apostolic?
Apostolic has 4 syllables, ap-o-stol-ic. In British English it is transcribed /ˌæp.əˈstɒl.ɪk/.
Which syllable is stressed in apostolic?
The third syllable, stol, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of apostolic?
Apostolic has the structure VC/V/CCVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide apostolic into syllables?
By sound, æp.ə.stɒl.ɪk. By letters, as a spelling guide, ap-o-stol-ic.