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