How Many Syllables In Importantly?
4syllables
Importantly has 4 syllables, im-por-tant-ly. It is a polysyllabic word.
importantly
/ɪmˈpɔː.tənt.li/ UK /ɪmˈpɔːr.t̬ənt.li/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, por.
Syllable Structure
VC/CV/CVCC/CV
Division By Sound
/ɪm.pɔː.tənt.li/
Division By Letters
im-por-tant-ly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Importantly
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | – | ɪ | m | VC | closed |
| 2 primary stress | p | ɔː | – | CV | open |
| 3 | t | ə | nt | CVCC | closed |
| 4 | l | i | – | CV | open |
Why Importantly Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /p/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /t/ 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 importantly?
Importantly has 4 syllables, im-por-tant-ly. In British English it is transcribed /ɪmˈpɔː.tənt.li/.
Which syllable is stressed in importantly?
The second syllable, por, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of importantly?
Importantly has the structure VC/CV/CVCC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide importantly into syllables?
By sound, ɪm.pɔː.tənt.li. By letters, as a spelling guide, im-por-tant-ly.