How Many Syllables In Atheistic?
4syllables
Atheistic has 4 syllables, a-the-is-tic. It is a polysyllabic word.
atheistic
/ˌeɪ.θiˈɪs.tɪk/ UK /ˌeɪ.θiˈɪs.tɪk/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the third syllable, is.
Syllable Structure
V/CV/VC/CVC
Division By Sound
/eɪ.θi.ɪs.tɪk/
Division By Letters
a-the-is-tic
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Atheistic
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 | – | eɪ | – | V | open |
| 2 | θ | i | – | CV | open |
| 3 primary stress | – | ɪ | s | VC | closed |
| 4 | t | ɪ | k | CVC | closed |
Why Atheistic Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /θ/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Two vowels meet between syllables 2 and 3, so syllable 3 has no onset.
- Syllable 3 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /s/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in atheistic?
Atheistic has 4 syllables, a-the-is-tic. In British English it is transcribed /ˌeɪ.θiˈɪs.tɪk/.
Which syllable is stressed in atheistic?
The third syllable, is, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of atheistic?
Atheistic has the structure V/CV/VC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide atheistic into syllables?
By sound, eɪ.θi.ɪs.tɪk. By letters, as a spelling guide, a-the-is-tic.