How Many Syllables In Confidently?
4syllables
Confidently has 4 syllables, con-fi-dent-ly. It is a polysyllabic word.
confidently
/ˈkɒn.fə.dənt.li/ UK /ˈkɑːn.fə.dənt.li/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, con.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV/CVCC/CV
Division By Sound
/kɒn.fə.dənt.li/
Division By Letters
con-fi-dent-ly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Confidently
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 | ɒ | n | CVC | closed |
| 2 | f | ə | – | CV | open |
| 3 | d | ə | nt | CVCC | closed |
| 4 | l | i | – | CV | open |
Why Confidently Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /d/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 3 and 4, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in confidently?
Confidently has 4 syllables, con-fi-dent-ly. In British English it is transcribed /ˈkɒn.fə.dənt.li/.
Which syllable is stressed in confidently?
The first syllable, con, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of confidently?
Confidently has the structure CVC/CV/CVCC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide confidently into syllables?
By sound, kɒn.fə.dənt.li. By letters, as a spelling guide, con-fi-dent-ly.
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