How Many Syllables In Vocalist?
3syllables
Vocalist has 3 syllables, vo-ca-list. It is a trisyllabic word.
vocalist
/ˈvəʊ.kə.lɪst/ UK /ˈvoʊ.kə.lɪst/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, vo.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV/CVCC
Division By Sound
/vəʊ.kə.lɪst/
Division By Letters
vo-ca-list
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Vocalist
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 | v | əʊ | – | CV | open |
| 2 | k | ə | – | CV | open |
| 3 | l | ɪ | st | CVCC | closed |
Why Vocalist Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /k/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in vocalist?
Vocalist has 3 syllables, vo-ca-list. In British English it is transcribed /ˈvəʊ.kə.lɪst/.
Which syllable is stressed in vocalist?
The first syllable, vo, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of vocalist?
Vocalist has the structure CV/CV/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide vocalist into syllables?
By sound, vəʊ.kə.lɪst. By letters, as a spelling guide, vo-ca-list.