How Many Syllables In Civic?
2syllables
Civic has 2 syllables, civ-ic. It is a disyllabic word.
civic
/ˈsɪv.ɪk/ UK /ˈsɪv.ɪk/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, civ.
Syllable Structure
CVC/VC
Division By Sound
/sɪv.ɪk/
Division By Letters
civ-ic
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Civic
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 | s | ɪ | v | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ɪ | k | VC | closed |
Why Civic Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /v/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in civic?
Civic has 2 syllables, civ-ic. In British English it is transcribed /ˈsɪv.ɪk/.
Which syllable is stressed in civic?
The first syllable, civ, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of civic?
Civic has the structure CVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide civic into syllables?
By sound, sɪv.ɪk. By letters, as a spelling guide, civ-ic.