How Many Syllables In Reminiscent?
4syllables
Reminiscent has 4 syllables, rem-i-nisc-ent. It is a polysyllabic word.
reminiscent
/ˌrem.əˈnɪs.ənt/ UK /ˌrem.əˈnɪs.ənt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the third syllable, nisc.
Syllable Structure
CVC/V/CVC/VCC
Division By Sound
/rem.ə.nɪs.ənt/
Division By Letters
rem-i-nisc-ent
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Reminiscent
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 | r | e | m | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 3 primary stress | n | ɪ | s | CVC | closed |
| 4 | – | ə | nt | VCC | closed |
Why Reminiscent Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /m/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /n/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 3 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /s/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in reminiscent?
Reminiscent has 4 syllables, rem-i-nisc-ent. In British English it is transcribed /ˌrem.əˈnɪs.ənt/.
Which syllable is stressed in reminiscent?
The third syllable, nisc, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of reminiscent?
Reminiscent has the structure CVC/V/CVC/VCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide reminiscent into syllables?
By sound, rem.ə.nɪs.ənt. By letters, as a spelling guide, rem-i-nisc-ent.