How Many Syllables In Topic?
2syllables
Topic has 2 syllables, top-ic. It is a disyllabic word.
topic
/ˈtɒp.ɪk/ UK /ˈtɑː.pɪk/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, top.
Syllable Structure
CVC/VC
Division By Sound
/tɒp.ɪk/
Division By Letters
top-ic
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Topic
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 | t | ɒ | p | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ɪ | k | VC | closed |
Why Topic Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /p/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in topic?
Topic has 2 syllables, top-ic. In British English it is transcribed /ˈtɒp.ɪk/.
Which syllable is stressed in topic?
The first syllable, top, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of topic?
Topic has the structure CVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide topic into syllables?
By sound, tɒp.ɪk. By letters, as a spelling guide, top-ic.