How Many Syllables In Amazingly?
4syllables
Amazingly has 4 syllables, a-ma-zing-ly. It is a polysyllabic word.
amazingly
/əˈmeɪ.zɪŋ.li/ UK /əˈmeɪ.zɪŋ.li/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, ma.
Syllable Structure
V/CV/CVC/CV
Division By Sound
/ə.meɪ.zɪŋ.li/
Division By Letters
a-ma-zing-ly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Amazingly
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 2 primary stress | m | eɪ | – | CV | open |
| 3 | z | ɪ | ŋ | CVC | closed |
| 4 | l | i | – | CV | open |
Why Amazingly Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /m/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /z/ 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 amazingly?
Amazingly has 4 syllables, a-ma-zing-ly. In British English it is transcribed /əˈmeɪ.zɪŋ.li/.
Which syllable is stressed in amazingly?
The second syllable, ma, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of amazingly?
Amazingly has the structure V/CV/CVC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide amazingly into syllables?
By sound, ə.meɪ.zɪŋ.li. By letters, as a spelling guide, a-ma-zing-ly.