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