How Many Syllables In Tectonic?
3syllables
Tectonic has 3 syllables, tec-ton-ic. It is a trisyllabic word.
tectonic
/tekˈtɒn.ɪk/ UK /tekˈtɑː.nɪk/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, ton.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC/VC
Division By Sound
/tek.tɒn.ɪk/
Division By Letters
tec-ton-ic
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Tectonic
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | t | e | k | CVC | closed |
| 2 primary stress | t | ɒ | n | CVC | closed |
| 3 | – | ɪ | k | VC | closed |
Why Tectonic Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /t/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in tectonic?
Tectonic has 3 syllables, tec-ton-ic. In British English it is transcribed /tekˈtɒn.ɪk/.
Which syllable is stressed in tectonic?
The second syllable, ton, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of tectonic?
Tectonic has the structure CVC/CVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide tectonic into syllables?
By sound, tek.tɒn.ɪk. By letters, as a spelling guide, tec-ton-ic.