How Many Syllables In Chemistry?
3syllables
Chemistry has 3 syllables, chem-i-stry. It is a trisyllabic word.
chemistry
/ˈkem.ɪ.stri/ UK /ˈkem.ə.stri/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, chem.
Syllable Structure
CVC/V/CCCV
Division By Sound
/kem.ɪ.stri/
Division By Letters
chem-i-stry
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Chemistry
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 | k | e | m | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ɪ | – | V | open |
| 3 | str | i | – | CCCV | open |
Why Chemistry Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /m/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /str/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in chemistry?
Chemistry has 3 syllables, chem-i-stry. In British English it is transcribed /ˈkem.ɪ.stri/.
Which syllable is stressed in chemistry?
The first syllable, chem, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of chemistry?
Chemistry has the structure CVC/V/CCCV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide chemistry into syllables?
By sound, kem.ɪ.stri. By letters, as a spelling guide, chem-i-stry.