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