How Many Syllables In Applicant?
3syllables
Applicant has 3 syllables, app-li-cant. It is a trisyllabic word.
applicant
/ˈæp.lɪ.kənt/ UK /ˈæp.lə.kənt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, app.
Syllable Structure
VC/CV/CVCC
Division By Sound
/æp.lɪ.kənt/
Division By Letters
app-li-cant
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Applicant
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 | p | VC | closed |
| 2 | l | ɪ | – | CV | open |
| 3 | k | ə | nt | CVCC | closed |
Why Applicant Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /p/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /k/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in applicant?
Applicant has 3 syllables, app-li-cant. In British English it is transcribed /ˈæp.lɪ.kənt/.
Which syllable is stressed in applicant?
The first syllable, app, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of applicant?
Applicant has the structure VC/CV/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide applicant into syllables?
By sound, æp.lɪ.kənt. By letters, as a spelling guide, app-li-cant.