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