How Many Syllables In Fantasy?
3syllables
Fantasy has 3 syllables, fan-ta-sy. It is a trisyllabic word.
fantasy
/ˈfæn.tə.si/ UK /ˈfæn.t̬ə.si/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, fan.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV/CV
Division By Sound
/fæn.tə.si/
Division By Letters
fan-ta-sy
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Fantasy
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 | f | æ | n | CVC | closed |
| 2 | t | ə | – | CV | open |
| 3 | s | i | – | CV | open |
Why Fantasy Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /s/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in fantasy?
Fantasy has 3 syllables, fan-ta-sy. In British English it is transcribed /ˈfæn.tə.si/.
Which syllable is stressed in fantasy?
The first syllable, fan, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of fantasy?
Fantasy has the structure CVC/CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide fantasy into syllables?
By sound, fæn.tə.si. By letters, as a spelling guide, fan-ta-sy.