How Many Syllables In Deformity?
4syllables
Deformity has 4 syllables, de-for-mi-ty. It is a polysyllabic word.
deformity
/dɪˈfɔː.mə.ti/ UK /dɪˈfɔːr.mə.t̬i/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, for.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV/CV/CV
Division By Sound
/dɪ.fɔː.mə.ti/
Division By Letters
de-for-mi-ty
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Deformity
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 | f | ɔː | – | CV | open |
| 3 | m | ə | – | CV | open |
| 4 | t | i | – | CV | open |
Why Deformity Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /f/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /m/ 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 deformity?
Deformity has 4 syllables, de-for-mi-ty. In British English it is transcribed /dɪˈfɔː.mə.ti/.
Which syllable is stressed in deformity?
The second syllable, for, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of deformity?
Deformity has the structure CV/CV/CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide deformity into syllables?
By sound, dɪ.fɔː.mə.ti. By letters, as a spelling guide, de-for-mi-ty.