How Many Syllables In Systematic?
4syllables
Systematic has 4 syllables, sys-te-mat-ic. It is a polysyllabic word.
systematic
/ˌsɪs.təˈmæt.ɪk/ UK /ˌsɪs.təˈmæt.ɪk/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the third syllable, mat.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV/CVC/VC
Division By Sound
/sɪs.tə.mæt.ɪk/
Division By Letters
sys-te-mat-ic
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Systematic
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 | s | ɪ | s | CVC | closed |
| 2 | t | ə | – | CV | open |
| 3 primary stress | m | æ | t | CVC | closed |
| 4 | – | ɪ | k | VC | closed |
Why Systematic Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /s/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /m/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 3 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /t/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in systematic?
Systematic has 4 syllables, sys-te-mat-ic. In British English it is transcribed /ˌsɪs.təˈmæt.ɪk/.
Which syllable is stressed in systematic?
The third syllable, mat, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of systematic?
Systematic has the structure CVC/CV/CVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide systematic into syllables?
By sound, sɪs.tə.mæt.ɪk. By letters, as a spelling guide, sys-te-mat-ic.