How Many Syllables In Systemic?
3syllables
Systemic has 3 syllables, sy-stem-ic. It is a trisyllabic word.
systemic
/sɪˈstem.ɪk/ UK /sɪˈstem.ɪk/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, stem.
Syllable Structure
CV/CCVC/VC
Division By Sound
/sɪ.stem.ɪk/
Division By Letters
sy-stem-ic
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Systemic
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 | ɪ | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | st | e | m | CCVC | closed |
| 3 | – | ɪ | k | VC | closed |
Why Systemic Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /st/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /m/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in systemic?
Systemic has 3 syllables, sy-stem-ic. In British English it is transcribed /sɪˈstem.ɪk/.
Which syllable is stressed in systemic?
The second syllable, stem, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of systemic?
Systemic has the structure CV/CCVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide systemic into syllables?
By sound, sɪ.stem.ɪk. By letters, as a spelling guide, sy-stem-ic.