How Many Syllables In Pedantic?
3syllables
Pedantic has 3 syllables, pe-dan-tic. It is a trisyllabic word.
pedantic
/pɪˈdæn.tɪk/ UK /pəˈdæn.t̬ɪk/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, dan.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/pɪ.dæn.tɪk/
Division By Letters
pe-dan-tic
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Pedantic
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | p | ɪ | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | d | æ | n | CVC | closed |
| 3 | t | ɪ | k | CVC | closed |
Why Pedantic Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /d/ 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 pedantic?
Pedantic has 3 syllables, pe-dan-tic. In British English it is transcribed /pɪˈdæn.tɪk/.
Which syllable is stressed in pedantic?
The second syllable, dan, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of pedantic?
Pedantic has the structure CV/CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide pedantic into syllables?
By sound, pɪ.dæn.tɪk. By letters, as a spelling guide, pe-dan-tic.