How Many Syllables In Nationalistic?
5syllables
Nationalistic has 5 syllables, nat-io-na-lis-tic. It is a polysyllabic word.
nationalistic
/ˌnæʃ.ə.nəˈlɪs.tɪk/ UK /ˌnæʃ.ə.nəˈlɪs.tɪk/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the fourth syllable, lis.
Syllable Structure
CVC/V/CV/CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/næʃ.ə.nə.lɪs.tɪk/
Division By Letters
nat-io-na-lis-tic
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Nationalistic
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 | n | æ | ʃ | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 3 | n | ə | – | CV | open |
| 4 primary stress | l | ɪ | s | CVC | closed |
| 5 | t | ɪ | k | CVC | closed |
Why Nationalistic Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /ʃ/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /n/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 3 and 4, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 4 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /s/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in nationalistic?
Nationalistic has 5 syllables, nat-io-na-lis-tic. In British English it is transcribed /ˌnæʃ.ə.nəˈlɪs.tɪk/.
Which syllable is stressed in nationalistic?
The fourth syllable, lis, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of nationalistic?
Nationalistic has the structure CVC/V/CV/CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide nationalistic into syllables?
By sound, næʃ.ə.nə.lɪs.tɪk. By letters, as a spelling guide, nat-io-na-lis-tic.
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