How Many Syllables In Synthesis?
3syllables
Synthesis has 3 syllables, syn-the-sis. It is a trisyllabic word.
synthesis
/ˈsɪn.θə.sɪs/ UK /ˈsɪn.θə.sɪs/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, syn.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/sɪn.θə.sɪs/
Division By Letters
syn-the-sis
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Synthesis
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 | ɪ | n | CVC | closed |
| 2 | θ | ə | – | CV | open |
| 3 | s | ɪ | s | CVC | closed |
Why Synthesis Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /s/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in synthesis?
Synthesis has 3 syllables, syn-the-sis. In British English it is transcribed /ˈsɪn.θə.sɪs/.
Which syllable is stressed in synthesis?
The first syllable, syn, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of synthesis?
Synthesis has the structure CVC/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide synthesis into syllables?
By sound, sɪn.θə.sɪs. By letters, as a spelling guide, syn-the-sis.