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