How Many Syllables In Academic?
4syllables
Academic has 4 syllables, ac-a-dem-ic. It is a polysyllabic word.
academic
/ˌæk.əˈdem.ɪk/ UK /ˌæk.əˈdem.ɪk/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the third syllable, dem.
Syllable Structure
VC/V/CVC/VC
Division By Sound
/æk.ə.dem.ɪk/
Division By Letters
ac-a-dem-ic
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Academic
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 secondary stress | – | æ | k | VC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 3 primary stress | d | e | m | CVC | closed |
| 4 | – | ɪ | k | VC | closed |
Why Academic Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /k/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /d/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 3 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /m/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in academic?
Academic has 4 syllables, ac-a-dem-ic. In British English it is transcribed /ˌæk.əˈdem.ɪk/.
Which syllable is stressed in academic?
The third syllable, dem, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of academic?
Academic has the structure VC/V/CVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide academic into syllables?
By sound, æk.ə.dem.ɪk. By letters, as a spelling guide, ac-a-dem-ic.
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