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