How Many Syllables In Incorrectly?
4syllables
Incorrectly has 4 syllables, in-co-rrect-ly. It is a polysyllabic word.
incorrectly
/ˌɪn.kəˈrekt.li/ UK /ˌɪn.kəˈrekt.li/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the third syllable, rrect.
Syllable Structure
VC/CV/CVCC/CV
Division By Sound
/ɪn.kə.rekt.li/
Division By Letters
in-co-rrect-ly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Incorrectly
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 secondary stress | – | ɪ | n | VC | closed |
| 2 | k | ə | – | CV | open |
| 3 primary stress | r | e | kt | CVCC | closed |
| 4 | l | i | – | CV | open |
Why Incorrectly Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /r/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 3 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /kt/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in incorrectly?
Incorrectly has 4 syllables, in-co-rrect-ly. In British English it is transcribed /ˌɪn.kəˈrekt.li/.
Which syllable is stressed in incorrectly?
The third syllable, rrect, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of incorrectly?
Incorrectly has the structure VC/CV/CVCC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide incorrectly into syllables?
By sound, ɪn.kə.rekt.li. By letters, as a spelling guide, in-co-rrect-ly.
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