How Many Syllables In Cartoonist?
3syllables
Cartoonist has 3 syllables, car-too-nist. It is a trisyllabic word.
cartoonist
/kɑːˈtuː.nɪst/ UK /kɑːrˈtuː.nɪst/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, too.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV/CVCC
Division By Sound
/kɑː.tuː.nɪst/
Division By Letters
car-too-nist
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Cartoonist
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | k | ɑː | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | t | uː | – | CV | open |
| 3 | n | ɪ | st | CVCC | closed |
Why Cartoonist Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /t/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /n/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in cartoonist?
Cartoonist has 3 syllables, car-too-nist. In British English it is transcribed /kɑːˈtuː.nɪst/.
Which syllable is stressed in cartoonist?
The second syllable, too, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of cartoonist?
Cartoonist has the structure CV/CV/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide cartoonist into syllables?
By sound, kɑː.tuː.nɪst. By letters, as a spelling guide, car-too-nist.