How Many Syllables In Clarinet?
3syllables
Clarinet has 3 syllables, clar-i-net. It is a trisyllabic word.
clarinet
/ˌklær.ɪˈnet/ UK /ˌkler.əˈnet/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the third syllable, net.
Syllable Structure
CCVC/V/CVC
Division By Sound
/klær.ɪ.net/
Division By Letters
clar-i-net
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Clarinet
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 | kl | æ | r | CCVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ɪ | – | V | open |
| 3 primary stress | n | e | t | CVC | closed |
Why Clarinet Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /r/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /n/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in clarinet?
Clarinet has 3 syllables, clar-i-net. In British English it is transcribed /ˌklær.ɪˈnet/.
Which syllable is stressed in clarinet?
The third syllable, net, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of clarinet?
Clarinet has the structure CCVC/V/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide clarinet into syllables?
By sound, klær.ɪ.net. By letters, as a spelling guide, clar-i-net.