How Many Syllables In Antique?
2syllables
Antique has 2 syllables, an-tique. It is a disyllabic word.
antique
/ænˈtiːk/ UK /ænˈtiːk/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, tique.
Syllable Structure
VC/CVC
Division By Sound
/æn.tiːk/
Division By Letters
an-tique
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Antique
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 | iː | k | CVC | closed |
Why Antique Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /t/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in antique?
Antique has 2 syllables, an-tique. In British English it is transcribed /ænˈtiːk/.
Which syllable is stressed in antique?
The second syllable, tique, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of antique?
Antique has the structure VC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide antique into syllables?
By sound, æn.tiːk. By letters, as a spelling guide, an-tique.