How Many Syllables In Ionic?
3syllables
Ionic has 3 syllables, i-on-ic. It is a trisyllabic word.
ionic
/aɪˈɒn.ɪk/ UK /aɪˈɑː.nɪk/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, on.
Syllable Structure
V/VC/VC
Division By Sound
/aɪ.ɒn.ɪk/
Division By Letters
i-on-ic
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Ionic
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 | – | ɒ | n | VC | closed |
| 3 | – | ɪ | k | VC | closed |
Why Ionic Divides Here
- Two vowels meet between syllables 1 and 2, so syllable 2 has no onset.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in ionic?
Ionic has 3 syllables, i-on-ic. In British English it is transcribed /aɪˈɒn.ɪk/.
Which syllable is stressed in ionic?
The second syllable, on, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of ionic?
Ionic has the structure V/VC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide ionic into syllables?
By sound, aɪ.ɒn.ɪk. By letters, as a spelling guide, i-on-ic.