How Many Syllables In Artistic?
3syllables
Artistic has 3 syllables, ar-tis-tic. It is a trisyllabic word.
artistic
/ɑːˈtɪs.tɪk/ UK /ɑːrˈtɪs.tɪk/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, tis.
Syllable Structure
V/CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/ɑː.tɪs.tɪk/
Division By Letters
ar-tis-tic
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Artistic
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | – | ɑː | – | V | open |
| 2 primary stress | t | ɪ | s | CVC | closed |
| 3 | t | ɪ | k | CVC | closed |
Why Artistic 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 /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /s/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in artistic?
Artistic has 3 syllables, ar-tis-tic. In British English it is transcribed /ɑːˈtɪs.tɪk/.
Which syllable is stressed in artistic?
The second syllable, tis, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of artistic?
Artistic has the structure V/CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide artistic into syllables?
By sound, ɑː.tɪs.tɪk. By letters, as a spelling guide, ar-tis-tic.