How Many Syllables In Psyche?
2syllables
Psyche has 2 syllables, psy-che. It is a disyllabic word.
psyche
/ˈsaɪ.ki/ UK /ˈsaɪ.ki/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, psy.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV
Division By Sound
/saɪ.ki/
Division By Letters
psy-che
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Psyche
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 | s | aɪ | – | CV | open |
| 2 | k | i | – | CV | open |
Why Psyche Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /k/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in psyche?
Psyche has 2 syllables, psy-che. In British English it is transcribed /ˈsaɪ.ki/.
Which syllable is stressed in psyche?
The first syllable, psy, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of psyche?
Psyche has the structure CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide psyche into syllables?
By sound, saɪ.ki. By letters, as a spelling guide, psy-che.