How Many Syllables In Psychic?
2syllables
Psychic has 2 syllables, psy-chic. It is a disyllabic word.
psychic
/ˈsaɪ.kɪk/ UK /ˈsaɪ.kɪk/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, psy.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/saɪ.kɪk/
Division By Letters
psy-chic
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Psychic
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 | ɪ | k | CVC | closed |
Why Psychic 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 psychic?
Psychic has 2 syllables, psy-chic. In British English it is transcribed /ˈsaɪ.kɪk/.
Which syllable is stressed in psychic?
The first syllable, psy, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of psychic?
Psychic has the structure CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide psychic into syllables?
By sound, saɪ.kɪk. By letters, as a spelling guide, psy-chic.