How Many Syllables In Fantastic?
3syllables
Fantastic has 3 syllables, fan-tas-tic. It is a trisyllabic word.
fantastic
/fænˈtæs.tɪk/ UK /fænˈtæs.tɪk/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, tas.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/fæn.tæs.tɪk/
Division By Letters
fan-tas-tic
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Fantastic
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | f | æ | n | CVC | closed |
| 2 primary stress | t | æ | s | CVC | closed |
| 3 | t | ɪ | k | CVC | closed |
Why Fantastic Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /t/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /s/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in fantastic?
Fantastic has 3 syllables, fan-tas-tic. In British English it is transcribed /fænˈtæs.tɪk/.
Which syllable is stressed in fantastic?
The second syllable, tas, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of fantastic?
Fantastic has the structure CVC/CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide fantastic into syllables?
By sound, fæn.tæs.tɪk. By letters, as a spelling guide, fan-tas-tic.