How Many Syllables In Static?
2syllables
Static has 2 syllables, stat-ic. It is a disyllabic word.
static
/ˈstæt.ɪk/ UK /ˈstæt.ɪk/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, stat.
Syllable Structure
CCVC/VC
Division By Sound
/stæt.ɪk/
Division By Letters
stat-ic
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Static
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 | st | æ | t | CCVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ɪ | k | VC | closed |
Why Static Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /t/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in static?
Static has 2 syllables, stat-ic. In British English it is transcribed /ˈstæt.ɪk/.
Which syllable is stressed in static?
The first syllable, stat, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of static?
Static has the structure CCVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide static into syllables?
By sound, stæt.ɪk. By letters, as a spelling guide, stat-ic.