How Many Syllables In Genetic?
3syllables
Genetic has 3 syllables, ge-net-ic. It is a trisyllabic word.
genetic
/dʒəˈnet.ɪk/ UK /dʒəˈnet.ɪk/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, net.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC/VC
Division By Sound
/dʒə.net.ɪk/
Division By Letters
ge-net-ic
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Genetic
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | dʒ | ə | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | n | e | t | CVC | closed |
| 3 | – | ɪ | k | VC | closed |
Why Genetic Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /n/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /t/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in genetic?
Genetic has 3 syllables, ge-net-ic. In British English it is transcribed /dʒəˈnet.ɪk/.
Which syllable is stressed in genetic?
The second syllable, net, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of genetic?
Genetic has the structure CV/CVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide genetic into syllables?
By sound, dʒə.net.ɪk. By letters, as a spelling guide, ge-net-ic.