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