How Many Syllables In Capitalistic?
5syllables
Capitalistic has 5 syllables, cap-i-ta-lis-tic. It is a polysyllabic word.
capitalistic
/ˌkæp.ɪ.təˈlɪs.tɪk/ UK /ˌkæp.ɪ.t̬əˈlɪs.tɪk/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the fourth syllable, lis.
Syllable Structure
CVC/V/CV/CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/kæp.ɪ.tə.lɪs.tɪk/
Division By Letters
cap-i-ta-lis-tic
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Capitalistic
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 | k | æ | p | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ɪ | – | V | open |
| 3 | t | ə | – | CV | open |
| 4 primary stress | l | ɪ | s | CVC | closed |
| 5 | t | ɪ | k | CVC | closed |
Why Capitalistic 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.
- Syllable 4 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /s/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in capitalistic?
Capitalistic has 5 syllables, cap-i-ta-lis-tic. In British English it is transcribed /ˌkæp.ɪ.təˈlɪs.tɪk/.
Which syllable is stressed in capitalistic?
The fourth syllable, lis, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of capitalistic?
Capitalistic has the structure CVC/V/CV/CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide capitalistic into syllables?
By sound, kæp.ɪ.tə.lɪs.tɪk. By letters, as a spelling guide, cap-i-ta-lis-tic.
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