How Many Syllables In Economist?
4syllables
Economist has 4 syllables, e-con-o-mist. It is a polysyllabic word.
economist
/ɪˈkɒn.ə.mɪst/ UK /ɪˈkɑː.nə.mɪst/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, con.
Syllable Structure
V/CVC/V/CVCC
Division By Sound
/ɪ.kɒn.ə.mɪst/
Division By Letters
e-con-o-mist
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Economist
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | – | ɪ | – | V | open |
| 2 primary stress | k | ɒ | n | CVC | closed |
| 3 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 4 | m | ɪ | st | CVCC | closed |
Why Economist Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /k/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
- Between syllables 3 and 4, /m/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in economist?
Economist has 4 syllables, e-con-o-mist. In British English it is transcribed /ɪˈkɒn.ə.mɪst/.
Which syllable is stressed in economist?
The second syllable, con, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of economist?
Economist has the structure V/CVC/V/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide economist into syllables?
By sound, ɪ.kɒn.ə.mɪst. By letters, as a spelling guide, e-con-o-mist.