How Many Syllables In Antagonist?
4syllables
Antagonist has 4 syllables, an-tag-on-ist. It is a polysyllabic word.
antagonist
/ænˈtæɡ.ən.ɪst/ UK /ænˈtæɡ.ə.nɪst/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, tag.
Syllable Structure
VC/CVC/VC/VCC
Division By Sound
/æn.tæɡ.ən.ɪst/
Division By Letters
an-tag-on-ist
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Antagonist
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | – | æ | n | VC | closed |
| 2 primary stress | t | æ | ɡ | CVC | closed |
| 3 | – | ə | n | VC | closed |
| 4 | – | ɪ | st | VCC | closed |
Why Antagonist Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /t/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /ɡ/.
- Syllable 3 ends in /n/ because the next syllable cannot take it as an onset here.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in antagonist?
Antagonist has 4 syllables, an-tag-on-ist. In British English it is transcribed /ænˈtæɡ.ən.ɪst/.
Which syllable is stressed in antagonist?
The second syllable, tag, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of antagonist?
Antagonist has the structure VC/CVC/VC/VCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide antagonist into syllables?
By sound, æn.tæɡ.ən.ɪst. By letters, as a spelling guide, an-tag-on-ist.
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