How Many Syllables In Mathematician?
5syllables
Mathematician has 5 syllables, math-e-ma-tic-ian. It is a polysyllabic word.
mathematician
/ˌmæθ.ə.məˈtɪʃ.ən/ UK /ˌmæθ.ə.məˈtɪʃ.ən/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the fourth syllable, tic.
Syllable Structure
CVC/V/CV/CVC/VC
Division By Sound
/mæθ.ə.mə.tɪʃ.ən/
Division By Letters
math-e-ma-tic-ian
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Mathematician
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 secondary stress | m | æ | θ | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 3 | m | ə | – | CV | open |
| 4 primary stress | t | ɪ | ʃ | CVC | closed |
| 5 | – | ə | n | VC | closed |
Why Mathematician Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /θ/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /m/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 3 and 4, /t/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 4 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /ʃ/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in mathematician?
Mathematician has 5 syllables, math-e-ma-tic-ian. In British English it is transcribed /ˌmæθ.ə.məˈtɪʃ.ən/.
Which syllable is stressed in mathematician?
The fourth syllable, tic, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of mathematician?
Mathematician has the structure CVC/V/CV/CVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide mathematician into syllables?
By sound, mæθ.ə.mə.tɪʃ.ən. By letters, as a spelling guide, math-e-ma-tic-ian.
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