How Many Syllables In Cumulative?
4syllables
Cumulative has 4 syllables, cu-mu-la-tive. It is a polysyllabic word.
cumulative
/ˈkjuː.mjə.lə.tɪv/ UK /ˈkjuː.mjə.lə.t̬ɪv/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, cu.
Syllable Structure
CCV/CCV/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/kjuː.mjə.lə.tɪv/
Division By Letters
cu-mu-la-tive
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Cumulative
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 | kj | uː | – | CCV | open |
| 2 | mj | ə | – | CCV | open |
| 3 | l | ə | – | CV | open |
| 4 | t | ɪ | v | CVC | closed |
Why Cumulative Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /mj/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 3 and 4, /t/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in cumulative?
Cumulative has 4 syllables, cu-mu-la-tive. In British English it is transcribed /ˈkjuː.mjə.lə.tɪv/.
Which syllable is stressed in cumulative?
The first syllable, cu, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of cumulative?
Cumulative has the structure CCV/CCV/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide cumulative into syllables?
By sound, kjuː.mjə.lə.tɪv. By letters, as a spelling guide, cu-mu-la-tive.
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