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