How Many Syllables In Erratic?
3syllables
Erratic has 3 syllables, e-rrat-ic. It is a trisyllabic word.
erratic
/ɪˈræt.ɪk/ UK /ɪˈræt.ɪk/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, rrat.
Syllable Structure
V/CVC/VC
Division By Sound
/ɪ.ræt.ɪk/
Division By Letters
e-rrat-ic
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Erratic
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 | r | æ | t | CVC | closed |
| 3 | – | ɪ | k | VC | closed |
Why Erratic Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /r/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /t/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in erratic?
Erratic has 3 syllables, e-rrat-ic. In British English it is transcribed /ɪˈræt.ɪk/.
Which syllable is stressed in erratic?
The second syllable, rrat, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of erratic?
Erratic has the structure V/CVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide erratic into syllables?
By sound, ɪ.ræt.ɪk. By letters, as a spelling guide, e-rrat-ic.