How Many Syllables In Capitalism?
5syllables
Capitalism has 5 syllables, kæp-ɪ-tə-lɪ-zəm. It is a polysyllabic word.
kæpɪtəlɪzəm
/ˈkæp.ɪ.tə.lɪ.zəm/ UK /ˈkæp.ɪ.t̬ə.lɪ.zəm/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, kæp.
Syllable Structure
CVC/V/CV/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/kæp.ɪ.tə.lɪ.zəm/
Division By Letters
The spelling does not split cleanly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Capitalism
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 primary stress | k | æ | p | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ɪ | – | V | open |
| 3 | t | ə | – | CV | open |
| 4 | l | ɪ | – | CV | open |
| 5 | z | ə | m | CVC | closed |
Why Capitalism Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /p/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /t/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 3 and 4, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 4 and 5, /z/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in capitalism?
Capitalism has 5 syllables, kæp-ɪ-tə-lɪ-zəm. In British English it is transcribed /ˈkæp.ɪ.tə.lɪ.zəm/.
Which syllable is stressed in capitalism?
The first syllable, kæp, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of capitalism?
Capitalism has the structure CVC/V/CV/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide capitalism into syllables?
By sound, kæp.ɪ.tə.lɪ.zəm. By letters, as a spelling guide, the spelling does not split cleanly.
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