How Many Syllables In Italic?
3syllables
Italic has 3 syllables, i-tal-ic. It is a trisyllabic word.
italic
/ɪˈtæl.ɪk/ UK /ɪˈtæl.ɪk/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, tal.
Syllable Structure
V/CVC/VC
Division By Sound
/ɪ.tæl.ɪk/
Division By Letters
i-tal-ic
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Italic
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 | – | V | open |
| 2 primary stress | t | æ | l | CVC | closed |
| 3 | – | ɪ | k | VC | closed |
Why Italic 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 /l/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in italic?
Italic has 3 syllables, i-tal-ic. In British English it is transcribed /ɪˈtæl.ɪk/.
Which syllable is stressed in italic?
The second syllable, tal, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of italic?
Italic has the structure V/CVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide italic into syllables?
By sound, ɪ.tæl.ɪk. By letters, as a spelling guide, i-tal-ic.