How Many Syllables In Absolutely?
4syllables
Absolutely has 4 syllables, ab-solu-te-ly. It is a polysyllabic word.
absolutely
/ˈæb.sə.luːt.li/ UK /ˈæb.sə.luːt.li/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, ab.
Syllable Structure
VC/CV/CVC/CV
Division By Sound
/æb.sə.luːt.li/
Division By Letters
ab-solu-te-ly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Absolutely
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 | – | æ | b | VC | closed |
| 2 | s | ə | – | CV | open |
| 3 | l | uː | t | CVC | closed |
| 4 | l | i | – | CV | open |
Why Absolutely Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /b/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 3 and 4, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in absolutely?
Absolutely has 4 syllables, ab-solu-te-ly. In British English it is transcribed /ˈæb.sə.luːt.li/.
Which syllable is stressed in absolutely?
The first syllable, ab, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of absolutely?
Absolutely has the structure VC/CV/CVC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide absolutely into syllables?
By sound, æb.sə.luːt.li. By letters, as a spelling guide, ab-solu-te-ly.
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