How Many Syllables In Finalist?
3syllables
Finalist has 3 syllables, fi-na-list. It is a trisyllabic word.
finalist
/ˈfaɪ.nə.lɪst/ UK /ˈfaɪ.nə.lɪst/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, fi.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV/CVCC
Division By Sound
/faɪ.nə.lɪst/
Division By Letters
fi-na-list
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Finalist
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 | aɪ | – | CV | open |
| 2 | n | ə | – | CV | open |
| 3 | l | ɪ | st | CVCC | closed |
Why Finalist Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /n/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in finalist?
Finalist has 3 syllables, fi-na-list. In British English it is transcribed /ˈfaɪ.nə.lɪst/.
Which syllable is stressed in finalist?
The first syllable, fi, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of finalist?
Finalist has the structure CV/CV/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide finalist into syllables?
By sound, faɪ.nə.lɪst. By letters, as a spelling guide, fi-na-list.