How Many Syllables In Guitarist?
3syllables
Guitarist has 3 syllables, gui-ta-rist. It is a trisyllabic word.
guitarist
/ɡɪˈtɑː.rɪst/ UK /ɡɪˈtɑːr.ɪst/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, ta.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV/CVCC
Division By Sound
/ɡɪ.tɑː.rɪst/
Division By Letters
gui-ta-rist
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Guitarist
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ɡ | ɪ | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | t | ɑː | – | CV | open |
| 3 | r | ɪ | st | CVCC | closed |
Why Guitarist Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /t/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /r/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in guitarist?
Guitarist has 3 syllables, gui-ta-rist. In British English it is transcribed /ɡɪˈtɑː.rɪst/.
Which syllable is stressed in guitarist?
The second syllable, ta, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of guitarist?
Guitarist has the structure CV/CV/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide guitarist into syllables?
By sound, ɡɪ.tɑː.rɪst. By letters, as a spelling guide, gui-ta-rist.