How Many Syllables In Extremity?
4syllables
Extremity has 4 syllables, ex-trem-i-ty. It is a polysyllabic word.
extremity
/ekˈstrem.ə.ti/ UK /ekˈstrem.ə.t̬i/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, trem.
Syllable Structure
VC/CCCVC/V/CV
Division By Sound
/ek.strem.ə.ti/
Division By Letters
ex-trem-i-ty
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Extremity
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | – | e | k | VC | closed |
| 2 primary stress | str | e | m | CCCVC | closed |
| 3 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 4 | t | i | – | CV | open |
Why Extremity Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /str/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /m/.
- Between syllables 3 and 4, /t/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in extremity?
Extremity has 4 syllables, ex-trem-i-ty. In British English it is transcribed /ekˈstrem.ə.ti/.
Which syllable is stressed in extremity?
The second syllable, trem, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of extremity?
Extremity has the structure VC/CCCVC/V/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide extremity into syllables?
By sound, ek.strem.ə.ti. By letters, as a spelling guide, ex-trem-i-ty.
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