How Many Syllables In Sadistic?
3syllables
Sadistic has 3 syllables, sa-dis-tic. It is a trisyllabic word.
sadistic
/səˈdɪs.tɪk/ UK /səˈdɪs.tɪk/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, dis.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/sə.dɪs.tɪk/
Division By Letters
sa-dis-tic
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Sadistic
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | s | ə | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | d | ɪ | s | CVC | closed |
| 3 | t | ɪ | k | CVC | closed |
Why Sadistic 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 /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /s/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in sadistic?
Sadistic has 3 syllables, sa-dis-tic. In British English it is transcribed /səˈdɪs.tɪk/.
Which syllable is stressed in sadistic?
The second syllable, dis, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of sadistic?
Sadistic has the structure CV/CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide sadistic into syllables?
By sound, sə.dɪs.tɪk. By letters, as a spelling guide, sa-dis-tic.