How Many Syllables In Decisively?
4syllables
Decisively has 4 syllables, deci-si-ve-ly. It is a polysyllabic word.
decisively
/dɪˈsaɪ.sɪv.li/ UK /dɪˈsaɪ.sɪv.li/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, si.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV/CVC/CV
Division By Sound
/dɪ.saɪ.sɪv.li/
Division By Letters
deci-si-ve-ly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Decisively
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | d | ɪ | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | s | aɪ | – | CV | open |
| 3 | s | ɪ | v | CVC | closed |
| 4 | l | i | – | CV | open |
Why Decisively Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /s/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /s/ 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 decisively?
Decisively has 4 syllables, deci-si-ve-ly. In British English it is transcribed /dɪˈsaɪ.sɪv.li/.
Which syllable is stressed in decisively?
The second syllable, si, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of decisively?
Decisively has the structure CV/CV/CVC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide decisively into syllables?
By sound, dɪ.saɪ.sɪv.li. By letters, as a spelling guide, deci-si-ve-ly.
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