How Many Syllables In Cyclist?
2syllables
Cyclist has 2 syllables, cy-clist. It is a disyllabic word.
cyclist
/ˈsaɪ.klɪst/ UK /ˈsaɪ.klɪst/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, cy.
Syllable Structure
CV/CCVCC
Division By Sound
/saɪ.klɪst/
Division By Letters
cy-clist
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Cyclist
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 | aɪ | – | CV | open |
| 2 | kl | ɪ | st | CCVCC | closed |
Why Cyclist Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /kl/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in cyclist?
Cyclist has 2 syllables, cy-clist. In British English it is transcribed /ˈsaɪ.klɪst/.
Which syllable is stressed in cyclist?
The first syllable, cy, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of cyclist?
Cyclist has the structure CV/CCVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide cyclist into syllables?
By sound, saɪ.klɪst. By letters, as a spelling guide, cy-clist.