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