How Many Syllables In Spiritualism?
6syllables
Spiritualism has 6 syllables, spɪr-ɪ-tʃu-ə-lɪ-zəm. It is a polysyllabic word.
spɪrɪtʃuəlɪzəm
/ˈspɪr.ɪ.tʃu.ə.lɪ.zəm/ UK /ˈspɪr.ɪ.tʃu.ə.lɪ.zəm/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, spɪr.
Syllable Structure
CCVC/V/CV/V/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/spɪr.ɪ.tʃu.ə.lɪ.zəm/
Division By Letters
The spelling does not split cleanly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Spiritualism
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 | sp | ɪ | r | CCVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ɪ | – | V | open |
| 3 | tʃ | u | – | CV | open |
| 4 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 5 | l | ɪ | – | CV | open |
| 6 | z | ə | m | CVC | closed |
Why Spiritualism Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /r/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /tʃ/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Two vowels meet between syllables 3 and 4, so syllable 4 has no onset.
- Between syllables 4 and 5, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 5 and 6, /z/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in spiritualism?
Spiritualism has 6 syllables, spɪr-ɪ-tʃu-ə-lɪ-zəm. In British English it is transcribed /ˈspɪr.ɪ.tʃu.ə.lɪ.zəm/.
Which syllable is stressed in spiritualism?
The first syllable, spɪr, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of spiritualism?
Spiritualism has the structure CCVC/V/CV/V/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide spiritualism into syllables?
By sound, spɪr.ɪ.tʃu.ə.lɪ.zəm. By letters, as a spelling guide, the spelling does not split cleanly.
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