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