How Many Syllables In Apathy?
3syllables
Apathy has 3 syllables, ap-a-thy. It is a trisyllabic word.
apathy
/ˈæp.ə.θi/ UK /ˈæp.ə.θi/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, ap.
Syllable Structure
VC/V/CV
Division By Sound
/æp.ə.θi/
Division By Letters
ap-a-thy
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Apathy
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 | p | VC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 3 | θ | i | – | CV | open |
Why Apathy Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /p/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /θ/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in apathy?
Apathy has 3 syllables, ap-a-thy. In British English it is transcribed /ˈæp.ə.θi/.
Which syllable is stressed in apathy?
The first syllable, ap, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of apathy?
Apathy has the structure VC/V/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide apathy into syllables?
By sound, æp.ə.θi. By letters, as a spelling guide, ap-a-thy.