How Many Syllables In Inefficiently?
5syllables
Inefficiently has 5 syllables, in-e-ffic-ient-ly. It is a polysyllabic word.
inefficiently
/ˌɪn.ɪˈfɪʃ.ənt.li/ UK /ˌɪn.ɪˈfɪʃ.ənt.li/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the third syllable, ffic.
Syllable Structure
VC/V/CVC/VCC/CV
Division By Sound
/ɪn.ɪ.fɪʃ.ənt.li/
Division By Letters
in-e-ffic-ient-ly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Inefficiently
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 | – | ɪ | – | V | open |
| 3 primary stress | f | ɪ | ʃ | CVC | closed |
| 4 | – | ə | nt | VCC | closed |
| 5 | l | i | – | CV | open |
Why Inefficiently Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /f/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 3 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /ʃ/.
- Between syllables 4 and 5, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in inefficiently?
Inefficiently has 5 syllables, in-e-ffic-ient-ly. In British English it is transcribed /ˌɪn.ɪˈfɪʃ.ənt.li/.
Which syllable is stressed in inefficiently?
The third syllable, ffic, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of inefficiently?
Inefficiently has the structure VC/V/CVC/VCC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide inefficiently into syllables?
By sound, ɪn.ɪ.fɪʃ.ənt.li. By letters, as a spelling guide, in-e-ffic-ient-ly.
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