How Many Syllables In Affidavit?
4syllables
Affidavit has 4 syllables, aff-i-da-vit. It is a polysyllabic word.
affidavit
/ˌæf.ɪˈdeɪ.vɪt/ UK /ˌæf.əˈdeɪ.vɪt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the third syllable, da.
Syllable Structure
VC/V/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/æf.ɪ.deɪ.vɪt/
Division By Letters
aff-i-da-vit
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Affidavit
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 secondary stress | – | æ | f | VC | closed |
| 2 | – | ɪ | – | V | open |
| 3 primary stress | d | eɪ | – | CV | open |
| 4 | v | ɪ | t | CVC | closed |
Why Affidavit Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /f/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /d/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 3 and 4, /v/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in affidavit?
Affidavit has 4 syllables, aff-i-da-vit. In British English it is transcribed /ˌæf.ɪˈdeɪ.vɪt/.
Which syllable is stressed in affidavit?
The third syllable, da, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of affidavit?
Affidavit has the structure VC/V/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide affidavit into syllables?
By sound, æf.ɪ.deɪ.vɪt. By letters, as a spelling guide, aff-i-da-vit.