How Many Syllables In Addict?
2syllables
Addict has 2 syllables, add-ict. It is a disyllabic word.
addict
/ˈæd.ɪkt/ UK /ˈæd.ɪkt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, add.
Syllable Structure
VC/VCC
Division By Sound
/æd.ɪkt/
Division By Letters
add-ict
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Addict
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 | – | æ | d | VC | closed |
| 2 | – | ɪ | kt | VCC | closed |
Why Addict Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /d/.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Noun | /ˈæd.ɪkt/ | /ˈæd.ɪkt/ | 2 |
| Verb | /əˈdɪkt/ | /əˈdɪkt/ | 2 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in addict?
Addict has 2 syllables, add-ict. In British English it is transcribed /ˈæd.ɪkt/.
Which syllable is stressed in addict?
The first syllable, add, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of addict?
Addict has the structure VC/VCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide addict into syllables?
By sound, æd.ɪkt. By letters, as a spelling guide, add-ict.