How Many Syllables In Transistor?
3syllables
Transistor has 3 syllables, tran-sis-tor. It is a trisyllabic word.
transistor
/trænˈzɪs.tə/ UK /trænˈzɪs.tɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, sis.
Syllable Structure
CCVC/CVC/CV
Division By Sound
/træn.zɪs.tə/
Division By Letters
tran-sis-tor
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Transistor
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | tr | æ | n | CCVC | closed |
| 2 primary stress | z | ɪ | s | CVC | closed |
| 3 | t | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Transistor Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /z/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /s/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in transistor?
Transistor has 3 syllables, tran-sis-tor. In British English it is transcribed /trænˈzɪs.tə/.
Which syllable is stressed in transistor?
The second syllable, sis, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of transistor?
Transistor has the structure CCVC/CVC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide transistor into syllables?
By sound, træn.zɪs.tə. By letters, as a spelling guide, tran-sis-tor.