How Many Syllables In Ironic?
3syllables
Ironic has 3 syllables, i-ron-ic. It is a trisyllabic word.
ironic
/aɪˈrɒn.ɪk/ UK /aɪˈrɑː.nɪk/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, ron.
Syllable Structure
V/CVC/VC
Division By Sound
/aɪ.rɒn.ɪk/
Division By Letters
i-ron-ic
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Ironic
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 | r | ɒ | n | CVC | closed |
| 3 | – | ɪ | k | VC | closed |
Why Ironic Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /r/ 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 ironic?
Ironic has 3 syllables, i-ron-ic. In British English it is transcribed /aɪˈrɒn.ɪk/.
Which syllable is stressed in ironic?
The second syllable, ron, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of ironic?
Ironic has the structure V/CVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide ironic into syllables?
By sound, aɪ.rɒn.ɪk. By letters, as a spelling guide, i-ron-ic.