How Many Syllables In Dentist?
2syllables
Dentist has 2 syllables, den-tist. It is a disyllabic word.
dentist
/ˈden.tɪst/ UK /ˈden.t̬ɪst/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, den.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVCC
Division By Sound
/den.tɪst/
Division By Letters
den-tist
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Dentist
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 | d | e | n | CVC | closed |
| 2 | t | ɪ | st | CVCC | closed |
Why Dentist Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in dentist?
Dentist has 2 syllables, den-tist. In British English it is transcribed /ˈden.tɪst/.
Which syllable is stressed in dentist?
The first syllable, den, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of dentist?
Dentist has the structure CVC/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide dentist into syllables?
By sound, den.tɪst. By letters, as a spelling guide, den-tist.