How Many Syllables In Fascinating?
4syllables
Fascinating has 4 syllables, fasc-i-na-ting. It is a polysyllabic word.
fascinating
/ˈfæs.ɪ.neɪ.tɪŋ/ UK /ˈfæs.ə.neɪ.t̬ɪŋ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, fasc.
Syllable Structure
CVC/V/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/fæs.ɪ.neɪ.tɪŋ/
Division By Letters
fasc-i-na-ting
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Fascinating
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 | s | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ɪ | – | V | open |
| 3 | n | eɪ | – | CV | open |
| 4 | t | ɪ | ŋ | CVC | closed |
Why Fascinating Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /s/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /n/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 3 and 4, /t/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in fascinating?
Fascinating has 4 syllables, fasc-i-na-ting. In British English it is transcribed /ˈfæs.ɪ.neɪ.tɪŋ/.
Which syllable is stressed in fascinating?
The first syllable, fasc, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of fascinating?
Fascinating has the structure CVC/V/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide fascinating into syllables?
By sound, fæs.ɪ.neɪ.tɪŋ. By letters, as a spelling guide, fasc-i-na-ting.
Other Words With Four Syllables
indicationliterallyoptimisticposteriorrelationshipthermometerallegoryaviationcongratulatediscriminate