How Many Syllables In Romantic?
3syllables
Romantic has 3 syllables, ro-man-tic. It is a trisyllabic word.
romantic
/rəʊˈmæn.tɪk/ UK /roʊˈmæn.t̬ɪk/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, man.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/rəʊ.mæn.tɪk/
Division By Letters
ro-man-tic
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Romantic
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | r | əʊ | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | m | æ | n | CVC | closed |
| 3 | t | ɪ | k | CVC | closed |
Why Romantic Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /m/ 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 romantic?
Romantic has 3 syllables, ro-man-tic. In British English it is transcribed /rəʊˈmæn.tɪk/.
Which syllable is stressed in romantic?
The second syllable, man, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of romantic?
Romantic has the structure CV/CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide romantic into syllables?
By sound, rəʊ.mæn.tɪk. By letters, as a spelling guide, ro-man-tic.