How Many Syllables In Cynically?
4syllables
Cynically has 4 syllables, cyn-i-ca-lly. It is a polysyllabic word.
cynically
/ˈsɪn.ɪ.kəl.i/ UK /ˈsɪn.ɪ.kə.li/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, cyn.
Syllable Structure
CVC/V/CVC/V
Division By Sound
/sɪn.ɪ.kəl.i/
Division By Letters
cyn-i-ca-lly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Cynically
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 | s | ɪ | n | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ɪ | – | V | open |
| 3 | k | ə | l | CVC | closed |
| 4 | – | i | – | V | open |
Why Cynically Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /k/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 3 ends in /l/ because the next syllable cannot take it as an onset here.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in cynically?
Cynically has 4 syllables, cyn-i-ca-lly. In British English it is transcribed /ˈsɪn.ɪ.kəl.i/.
Which syllable is stressed in cynically?
The first syllable, cyn, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of cynically?
Cynically has the structure CVC/V/CVC/V, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide cynically into syllables?
By sound, sɪn.ɪ.kəl.i. By letters, as a spelling guide, cyn-i-ca-lly.