How Many Syllables In Logarithmic?
4syllables
Logarithmic has 4 syllables, log-a-rith-mic. It is a polysyllabic word.
logarithmic
/ˌlɒɡ.əˈrɪð.mɪk/ UK /ˌlɑː.ɡəˈrɪð.mɪk/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the third syllable, rith.
Syllable Structure
CVC/V/CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/lɒɡ.ə.rɪð.mɪk/
Division By Letters
log-a-rith-mic
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Logarithmic
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 secondary stress | l | ɒ | ɡ | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 3 primary stress | r | ɪ | ð | CVC | closed |
| 4 | m | ɪ | k | CVC | closed |
Why Logarithmic Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /ɡ/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /r/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 3 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /ð/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in logarithmic?
Logarithmic has 4 syllables, log-a-rith-mic. In British English it is transcribed /ˌlɒɡ.əˈrɪð.mɪk/.
Which syllable is stressed in logarithmic?
The third syllable, rith, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of logarithmic?
Logarithmic has the structure CVC/V/CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide logarithmic into syllables?
By sound, lɒɡ.ə.rɪð.mɪk. By letters, as a spelling guide, log-a-rith-mic.
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