How Many Syllables In Fascist?
2syllables
Fascist has 2 syllables, fasc-ist. It is a disyllabic word.
fascist
/ˈfæʃ.ɪst/ UK /ˈfæʃ.ɪst/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, fasc.
Syllable Structure
CVC/VCC
Division By Sound
/fæʃ.ɪst/
Division By Letters
fasc-ist
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Fascist
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 | ʃ | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ɪ | st | VCC | closed |
Why Fascist Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /ʃ/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in fascist?
Fascist has 2 syllables, fasc-ist. In British English it is transcribed /ˈfæʃ.ɪst/.
Which syllable is stressed in fascist?
The first syllable, fasc, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of fascist?
Fascist has the structure CVC/VCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide fascist into syllables?
By sound, fæʃ.ɪst. By letters, as a spelling guide, fasc-ist.