How Many Syllables In Drastic?
2syllables
Drastic has 2 syllables, dras-tic. It is a disyllabic word.
drastic
/ˈdræs.tɪk/ UK /ˈdræs.tɪk/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, dras.
Syllable Structure
CCVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/dræs.tɪk/
Division By Letters
dras-tic
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Drastic
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 | dr | æ | s | CCVC | closed |
| 2 | t | ɪ | k | CVC | closed |
Why Drastic Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /s/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in drastic?
Drastic has 2 syllables, dras-tic. In British English it is transcribed /ˈdræs.tɪk/.
Which syllable is stressed in drastic?
The first syllable, dras, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of drastic?
Drastic has the structure CCVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide drastic into syllables?
By sound, dræs.tɪk. By letters, as a spelling guide, dras-tic.