How Many Syllables In Comedic?
3syllables
Comedic has 3 syllables, co-me-dic. It is a trisyllabic word.
comedic
/kəˈmiː.dɪk/ UK /kəˈmiː.dɪk/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, me.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/kə.miː.dɪk/
Division By Letters
co-me-dic
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Comedic
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | k | ə | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | m | iː | – | CV | open |
| 3 | d | ɪ | k | CVC | closed |
Why Comedic Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /m/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /d/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in comedic?
Comedic has 3 syllables, co-me-dic. In British English it is transcribed /kəˈmiː.dɪk/.
Which syllable is stressed in comedic?
The second syllable, me, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of comedic?
Comedic has the structure CV/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide comedic into syllables?
By sound, kə.miː.dɪk. By letters, as a spelling guide, co-me-dic.