How Many Syllables In Authentic?
3syllables
Authentic has 3 syllables, au-then-tic. It is a trisyllabic word.
authentic
/ɔːˈθen.tɪk/ UK /ɔːˈθen.t̬ɪk/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, then.
Syllable Structure
V/CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/ɔː.θen.tɪk/
Division By Letters
au-then-tic
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Authentic
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | – | ɔː | – | V | open |
| 2 primary stress | θ | e | n | CVC | closed |
| 3 | t | ɪ | k | CVC | closed |
Why Authentic Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /θ/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in authentic?
Authentic has 3 syllables, au-then-tic. In British English it is transcribed /ɔːˈθen.tɪk/.
Which syllable is stressed in authentic?
The second syllable, then, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of authentic?
Authentic has the structure V/CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide authentic into syllables?
By sound, ɔː.θen.tɪk. By letters, as a spelling guide, au-then-tic.