How Many Syllables In Communist?
3syllables
Communist has 3 syllables, comm-u-nist. It is a trisyllabic word.
communist
/ˈkɒm.jʊ.nɪst/ UK /ˈkɑːm.jə.nɪst/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, comm.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV/CVCC
Division By Sound
/kɒm.jʊ.nɪst/
Division By Letters
comm-u-nist
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Communist
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 | ɒ | m | CVC | closed |
| 2 | j | ʊ | – | CV | open |
| 3 | n | ɪ | st | CVCC | closed |
Why Communist Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /m/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /n/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in communist?
Communist has 3 syllables, comm-u-nist. In British English it is transcribed /ˈkɒm.jʊ.nɪst/.
Which syllable is stressed in communist?
The first syllable, comm, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of communist?
Communist has the structure CVC/CV/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide communist into syllables?
By sound, kɒm.jʊ.nɪst. By letters, as a spelling guide, comm-u-nist.