How Many Syllables In Naturalist?
3syllables
Naturalist has 3 syllables, natu-ra-list. It is a trisyllabic word.
naturalist
/ˈnætʃ.rə.lɪst/ UK /ˈnætʃ.rə.lɪst/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, natu.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV/CVCC
Division By Sound
/nætʃ.rə.lɪst/
Division By Letters
natu-ra-list
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Naturalist
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 | n | æ | tʃ | CVC | closed |
| 2 | r | ə | – | CV | open |
| 3 | l | ɪ | st | CVCC | closed |
Why Naturalist Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /tʃ/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in naturalist?
Naturalist has 3 syllables, natu-ra-list. In British English it is transcribed /ˈnætʃ.rə.lɪst/.
Which syllable is stressed in naturalist?
The first syllable, natu, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of naturalist?
Naturalist has the structure CVC/CV/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide naturalist into syllables?
By sound, nætʃ.rə.lɪst. By letters, as a spelling guide, natu-ra-list.