How Many Syllables In Plastic?
2syllables
Plastic has 2 syllables, plas-tic. It is a disyllabic word.
plastic
/ˈplæs.tɪk/ UK /ˈplæs.tɪk/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, plas.
Syllable Structure
CCVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/plæs.tɪk/
Division By Letters
plas-tic
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Plastic
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 primary stress | pl | æ | s | CCVC | closed |
| 2 | t | ɪ | k | CVC | closed |
Why Plastic Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /s/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in plastic?
Plastic has 2 syllables, plas-tic. In British English it is transcribed /ˈplæs.tɪk/.
Which syllable is stressed in plastic?
The first syllable, plas, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of plastic?
Plastic has the structure CCVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide plastic into syllables?
By sound, plæs.tɪk. By letters, as a spelling guide, plas-tic.