How Many Syllables In Cosmetic?
3syllables
Cosmetic has 3 syllables, cos-met-ic. It is a trisyllabic word.
cosmetic
/kɒzˈmet.ɪk/ UK /kɑːzˈmet.ɪk/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, met.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC/VC
Division By Sound
/kɒz.met.ɪk/
Division By Letters
cos-met-ic
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Cosmetic
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | k | ɒ | z | CVC | closed |
| 2 primary stress | m | e | t | CVC | closed |
| 3 | – | ɪ | k | VC | closed |
Why Cosmetic Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /m/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /t/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in cosmetic?
Cosmetic has 3 syllables, cos-met-ic. In British English it is transcribed /kɒzˈmet.ɪk/.
Which syllable is stressed in cosmetic?
The second syllable, met, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of cosmetic?
Cosmetic has the structure CVC/CVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide cosmetic into syllables?
By sound, kɒz.met.ɪk. By letters, as a spelling guide, cos-met-ic.