How Many Syllables In Attentively?
4syllables
Attentively has 4 syllables, a-tten-tive-ly. It is a polysyllabic word.
attentively
/əˈten.tɪv.li/ UK /əˈten.t̬ɪv.li/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, tten.
Syllable Structure
V/CVC/CVC/CV
Division By Sound
/ə.ten.tɪv.li/
Division By Letters
a-tten-tive-ly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Attentively
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 | t | e | n | CVC | closed |
| 3 | t | ɪ | v | CVC | closed |
| 4 | l | i | – | CV | open |
Why Attentively Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /t/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
- Between syllables 3 and 4, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in attentively?
Attentively has 4 syllables, a-tten-tive-ly. In British English it is transcribed /əˈten.tɪv.li/.
Which syllable is stressed in attentively?
The second syllable, tten, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of attentively?
Attentively has the structure V/CVC/CVC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide attentively into syllables?
By sound, ə.ten.tɪv.li. By letters, as a spelling guide, a-tten-tive-ly.
Other Words With Four Syllables
consistentlyeffectivenessgovernmentalinformativemandatoryoriginalpremiershipreputabletestimonyabsolution