How Many Syllables In Talisman?
3syllables
Talisman has 3 syllables, tal-is-man. It is a trisyllabic word.
talisman
/ˈtæl.ɪz.mən/ UK /ˈtæl.əz.mən/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, tal.
Syllable Structure
CVC/VC/CVC
Division By Sound
/tæl.ɪz.mən/
Division By Letters
tal-is-man
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Talisman
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 | t | æ | l | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ɪ | z | VC | closed |
| 3 | m | ə | n | CVC | closed |
Why Talisman Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /l/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /m/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in talisman?
Talisman has 3 syllables, tal-is-man. In British English it is transcribed /ˈtæl.ɪz.mən/.
Which syllable is stressed in talisman?
The first syllable, tal, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of talisman?
Talisman has the structure CVC/VC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide talisman into syllables?
By sound, tæl.ɪz.mən. By letters, as a spelling guide, tal-is-man.