How Many Syllables In Adequately?
4syllables
Adequately has 4 syllables, adequ-a-te-ly. It is a polysyllabic word.
adequately
/ˈæd.ɪ.kwət.li/ UK /ˈæd.ɪ.kwət.li/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, adequ.
Syllable Structure
VC/V/CCVC/CV
Division By Sound
/æd.ɪ.kwət.li/
Division By Letters
adequ-a-te-ly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Adequately
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 | d | VC | closed |
| 2 | – | ɪ | – | V | open |
| 3 | kw | ə | t | CCVC | closed |
| 4 | l | i | – | CV | open |
Why Adequately Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /d/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /kw/ 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 adequately?
Adequately has 4 syllables, adequ-a-te-ly. In British English it is transcribed /ˈæd.ɪ.kwət.li/.
Which syllable is stressed in adequately?
The first syllable, adequ, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of adequately?
Adequately has the structure VC/V/CCVC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide adequately into syllables?
By sound, æd.ɪ.kwət.li. By letters, as a spelling guide, adequ-a-te-ly.