How Many Syllables In Chronic?
2syllables
Chronic has 2 syllables, chron-ic. It is a disyllabic word.
chronic
/ˈkrɒn.ɪk/ UK /ˈkrɑː.nɪk/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, chron.
Syllable Structure
CCVC/VC
Division By Sound
/krɒn.ɪk/
Division By Letters
chron-ic
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Chronic
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 | kr | ɒ | n | CCVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ɪ | k | VC | closed |
Why Chronic Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in chronic?
Chronic has 2 syllables, chron-ic. In British English it is transcribed /ˈkrɒn.ɪk/.
Which syllable is stressed in chronic?
The first syllable, chron, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of chronic?
Chronic has the structure CCVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide chronic into syllables?
By sound, krɒn.ɪk. By letters, as a spelling guide, chron-ic.