How Many Syllables In Militant?
3syllables
Militant has 3 syllables, mil-i-tant. It is a trisyllabic word.
militant
/ˈmɪl.ɪ.tənt/ UK /ˈmɪl.ə.t̬ənt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, mil.
Syllable Structure
CVC/V/CVCC
Division By Sound
/mɪl.ɪ.tənt/
Division By Letters
mil-i-tant
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Militant
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 primary stress | m | ɪ | l | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ɪ | – | V | open |
| 3 | t | ə | nt | CVCC | closed |
Why Militant Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /l/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /t/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in militant?
Militant has 3 syllables, mil-i-tant. In British English it is transcribed /ˈmɪl.ɪ.tənt/.
Which syllable is stressed in militant?
The first syllable, mil, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of militant?
Militant has the structure CVC/V/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide militant into syllables?
By sound, mɪl.ɪ.tənt. By letters, as a spelling guide, mil-i-tant.