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