How Many Syllables In Symbolist?
3syllables
Symbolist has 3 syllables, sym-bo-list. It is a trisyllabic word.
symbolist
/ˈsɪm.bə.lɪst/ UK /ˈsɪm.bə.lɪst/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, sym.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV/CVCC
Division By Sound
/sɪm.bə.lɪst/
Division By Letters
sym-bo-list
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Symbolist
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 | ɪ | m | CVC | closed |
| 2 | b | ə | – | CV | open |
| 3 | l | ɪ | st | CVCC | closed |
Why Symbolist Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /m/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in symbolist?
Symbolist has 3 syllables, sym-bo-list. In British English it is transcribed /ˈsɪm.bə.lɪst/.
Which syllable is stressed in symbolist?
The first syllable, sym, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of symbolist?
Symbolist has the structure CVC/CV/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide symbolist into syllables?
By sound, sɪm.bə.lɪst. By letters, as a spelling guide, sym-bo-list.