How Many Syllables In Organic?
3syllables
Organic has 3 syllables, or-gan-ic. It is a trisyllabic word.
organic
/ɔːˈɡæn.ɪk/ UK /ɔːrˈɡæn.ɪk/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, gan.
Syllable Structure
V/CVC/VC
Division By Sound
/ɔː.ɡæn.ɪk/
Division By Letters
or-gan-ic
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Organic
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | – | ɔː | – | V | open |
| 2 primary stress | ɡ | æ | n | CVC | closed |
| 3 | – | ɪ | k | VC | closed |
Why Organic Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /ɡ/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in organic?
Organic has 3 syllables, or-gan-ic. In British English it is transcribed /ɔːˈɡæn.ɪk/.
Which syllable is stressed in organic?
The second syllable, gan, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of organic?
Organic has the structure V/CVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide organic into syllables?
By sound, ɔː.ɡæn.ɪk. By letters, as a spelling guide, or-gan-ic.