How Many Syllables In Mystic?
2syllables
Mystic has 2 syllables, mys-tic. It is a disyllabic word.
mystic
/ˈmɪs.tɪk/ UK /ˈmɪs.tɪk/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, mys.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/mɪs.tɪk/
Division By Letters
mys-tic
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Mystic
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 | s | CVC | closed |
| 2 | t | ɪ | k | CVC | closed |
Why Mystic Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /s/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in mystic?
Mystic has 2 syllables, mys-tic. In British English it is transcribed /ˈmɪs.tɪk/.
Which syllable is stressed in mystic?
The first syllable, mys, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of mystic?
Mystic has the structure CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide mystic into syllables?
By sound, mɪs.tɪk. By letters, as a spelling guide, mys-tic.