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