How Many Syllables In Dissatisfied?
4syllables
Dissatisfied has 4 syllables, diss-at-is-fied. It is a polysyllabic word.
dissatisfied
/ˌdɪsˈsæt.ɪs.faɪd/ UK /ˌdɪsˈsæt.ɪs.faɪd/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, at.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC/VC/CVC
Division By Sound
/dɪs.sæt.ɪs.faɪd/
Division By Letters
diss-at-is-fied
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Dissatisfied
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 | d | ɪ | s | CVC | closed |
| 2 primary stress | s | æ | t | CVC | closed |
| 3 | – | ɪ | s | VC | closed |
| 4 | f | aɪ | d | CVC | closed |
Why Dissatisfied Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /s/.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /t/.
- Between syllables 3 and 4, /f/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in dissatisfied?
Dissatisfied has 4 syllables, diss-at-is-fied. In British English it is transcribed /ˌdɪsˈsæt.ɪs.faɪd/.
Which syllable is stressed in dissatisfied?
The second syllable, at, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of dissatisfied?
Dissatisfied has the structure CVC/CVC/VC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide dissatisfied into syllables?
By sound, dɪs.sæt.ɪs.faɪd. By letters, as a spelling guide, diss-at-is-fied.
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