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