How Many Syllables In Geometric?
4syllables
Geometric has 4 syllables, ge-o-met-ric. It is a polysyllabic word.
geometric
/ˌdʒiː.əˈmet.rɪk/ UK /ˌdʒiː.əˈmet.rɪk/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the third syllable, met.
Syllable Structure
CV/V/CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/dʒiː.ə.met.rɪk/
Division By Letters
ge-o-met-ric
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Geometric
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 secondary stress | dʒ | iː | – | CV | open |
| 2 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 3 primary stress | m | e | t | CVC | closed |
| 4 | r | ɪ | k | CVC | closed |
Why Geometric Divides Here
- Two vowels meet between syllables 1 and 2, so syllable 2 has no onset.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /m/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 3 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /t/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in geometric?
Geometric has 4 syllables, ge-o-met-ric. In British English it is transcribed /ˌdʒiː.əˈmet.rɪk/.
Which syllable is stressed in geometric?
The third syllable, met, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of geometric?
Geometric has the structure CV/V/CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide geometric into syllables?
By sound, dʒiː.ə.met.rɪk. By letters, as a spelling guide, ge-o-met-ric.