How Many Syllables In Infinitely?
4syllables
Infinitely has 4 syllables, in-fini-te-ly. It is a polysyllabic word.
infinitely
/ˈɪn.fɪ.nət.li/ UK /ˈɪn.fə.nət.li/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, in.
Syllable Structure
VC/CV/CVC/CV
Division By Sound
/ɪn.fɪ.nət.li/
Division By Letters
in-fini-te-ly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Infinitely
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 primary stress | – | ɪ | n | VC | closed |
| 2 | f | ɪ | – | CV | open |
| 3 | n | ə | t | CVC | closed |
| 4 | l | i | – | CV | open |
Why Infinitely Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /n/ 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 infinitely?
Infinitely has 4 syllables, in-fini-te-ly. In British English it is transcribed /ˈɪn.fɪ.nət.li/.
Which syllable is stressed in infinitely?
The first syllable, in, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of infinitely?
Infinitely has the structure VC/CV/CVC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide infinitely into syllables?
By sound, ɪn.fɪ.nət.li. By letters, as a spelling guide, in-fini-te-ly.
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