How Many Syllables In Authority?
4syllables
Authority has 4 syllables, au-thor-i-ty. It is a polysyllabic word.
authority
/ɔːˈθɒr.ə.ti/ UK /əˈθɔːr.ə.t̬i/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, thor.
Syllable Structure
V/CVC/V/CV
Division By Sound
/ɔː.θɒr.ə.ti/
Division By Letters
au-thor-i-ty
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Authority
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | – | ɔː | – | V | open |
| 2 primary stress | θ | ɒ | r | CVC | closed |
| 3 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 4 | t | i | – | CV | open |
Why Authority Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /θ/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /r/.
- Between syllables 3 and 4, /t/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in authority?
Authority has 4 syllables, au-thor-i-ty. In British English it is transcribed /ɔːˈθɒr.ə.ti/.
Which syllable is stressed in authority?
The second syllable, thor, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of authority?
Authority has the structure V/CVC/V/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide authority into syllables?
By sound, ɔː.θɒr.ə.ti. By letters, as a spelling guide, au-thor-i-ty.
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