How Many Syllables In Cellist?
2syllables
Cellist has 2 syllables, cell-ist. It is a disyllabic word.
cellist
/ˈtʃel.ɪst/ UK /ˈtʃel.ɪst/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, cell.
Syllable Structure
CVC/VCC
Division By Sound
/tʃel.ɪst/
Division By Letters
cell-ist
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Cellist
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 | tʃ | e | l | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ɪ | st | VCC | closed |
Why Cellist Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /l/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in cellist?
Cellist has 2 syllables, cell-ist. In British English it is transcribed /ˈtʃel.ɪst/.
Which syllable is stressed in cellist?
The first syllable, cell, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of cellist?
Cellist has the structure CVC/VCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide cellist into syllables?
By sound, tʃel.ɪst. By letters, as a spelling guide, cell-ist.