How Many Syllables In Panasonic?
4syllables
Panasonic has 4 syllables, pan-a-son-ic. It is a polysyllabic word.
panasonic
/ˌpæn.əˈsɒn.ɪk/ UK /ˌpæn.əˈsɑː.nɪk/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the third syllable, son.
Syllable Structure
CVC/V/CVC/VC
Division By Sound
/pæn.ə.sɒn.ɪk/
Division By Letters
pan-a-son-ic
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Panasonic
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 | p | æ | n | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 3 primary stress | s | ɒ | n | CVC | closed |
| 4 | – | ɪ | k | VC | closed |
Why Panasonic Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /s/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 3 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in Panasonic?
Panasonic has 4 syllables, pan-a-son-ic. In British English it is transcribed /ˌpæn.əˈsɒn.ɪk/.
Which syllable is stressed in Panasonic?
The third syllable, son, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of Panasonic?
Panasonic has the structure CVC/V/CVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide Panasonic into syllables?
By sound, pæn.ə.sɒn.ɪk. By letters, as a spelling guide, pan-a-son-ic.