How Many Syllables In Sentiment?
3syllables
Sentiment has 3 syllables, sen-ti-ment. It is a trisyllabic word.
sentiment
/ˈsen.tɪ.mənt/ UK /ˈsen.t̬ə.mənt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, sen.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV/CVCC
Division By Sound
/sen.tɪ.mənt/
Division By Letters
sen-ti-ment
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Sentiment
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 | e | n | CVC | closed |
| 2 | t | ɪ | – | CV | open |
| 3 | m | ə | nt | CVCC | closed |
Why Sentiment Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /m/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in sentiment?
Sentiment has 3 syllables, sen-ti-ment. In British English it is transcribed /ˈsen.tɪ.mənt/.
Which syllable is stressed in sentiment?
The first syllable, sen, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of sentiment?
Sentiment has the structure CVC/CV/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide sentiment into syllables?
By sound, sen.tɪ.mənt. By letters, as a spelling guide, sen-ti-ment.