How Many Syllables In Periodic?
4syllables
Periodic has 4 syllables, pe-ri-od-ic. It is a polysyllabic word.
periodic
/ˌpɪə.riˈɒd.ɪk/ UK /ˌpɪr.iˈɑː.dɪk/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the third syllable, od.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV/VC/VC
Division By Sound
/pɪə.ri.ɒd.ɪk/
Division By Letters
pe-ri-od-ic
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Periodic
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 | ɪə | – | CV | open |
| 2 | r | i | – | CV | open |
| 3 primary stress | – | ɒ | d | VC | closed |
| 4 | – | ɪ | k | VC | closed |
Why Periodic Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /r/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Two vowels meet between syllables 2 and 3, so syllable 3 has no onset.
- Syllable 3 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /d/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in periodic?
Periodic has 4 syllables, pe-ri-od-ic. In British English it is transcribed /ˌpɪə.riˈɒd.ɪk/.
Which syllable is stressed in periodic?
The third syllable, od, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of periodic?
Periodic has the structure CV/CV/VC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide periodic into syllables?
By sound, pɪə.ri.ɒd.ɪk. By letters, as a spelling guide, pe-ri-od-ic.
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