How Many Syllables In Pharmacist?
3syllables
Pharmacist has 3 syllables, phar-ma-cist. It is a trisyllabic word.
pharmacist
/ˈfɑː.mə.sɪst/ UK /ˈfɑːr.mə.sɪst/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, phar.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV/CVCC
Division By Sound
/fɑː.mə.sɪst/
Division By Letters
phar-ma-cist
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Pharmacist
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 | f | ɑː | – | CV | open |
| 2 | m | ə | – | CV | open |
| 3 | s | ɪ | st | CVCC | closed |
Why Pharmacist Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /m/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /s/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in pharmacist?
Pharmacist has 3 syllables, phar-ma-cist. In British English it is transcribed /ˈfɑː.mə.sɪst/.
Which syllable is stressed in pharmacist?
The first syllable, phar, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of pharmacist?
Pharmacist has the structure CV/CV/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide pharmacist into syllables?
By sound, fɑː.mə.sɪst. By letters, as a spelling guide, phar-ma-cist.