How Many Syllables In Enthusiastic?
5syllables
Enthusiastic has 5 syllables, en-thu-si-as-tic. It is a polysyllabic word.
enthusiastic
/ɪnˌθjuː.ziˈæs.tɪk/ UK /ɪnˌθuː.ziˈæs.tɪk/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the fourth syllable, as.
Syllable Structure
VC/CCV/CV/VC/CVC
Division By Sound
/ɪn.θjuː.zi.æs.tɪk/
Division By Letters
en-thu-si-as-tic
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Enthusiastic
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | – | ɪ | n | VC | closed |
| 2 secondary stress | θj | uː | – | CCV | open |
| 3 | z | i | – | CV | open |
| 4 primary stress | – | æ | s | VC | closed |
| 5 | t | ɪ | k | CVC | closed |
Why Enthusiastic Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /θj/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /z/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Two vowels meet between syllables 3 and 4, so syllable 4 has no onset.
- Syllable 4 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /s/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in enthusiastic?
Enthusiastic has 5 syllables, en-thu-si-as-tic. In British English it is transcribed /ɪnˌθjuː.ziˈæs.tɪk/.
Which syllable is stressed in enthusiastic?
The fourth syllable, as, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of enthusiastic?
Enthusiastic has the structure VC/CCV/CV/VC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide enthusiastic into syllables?
By sound, ɪn.θjuː.zi.æs.tɪk. By letters, as a spelling guide, en-thu-si-as-tic.
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