How Many Syllables In Infrequently?
4syllables
Infrequently has 4 syllables, in-fre-quent-ly. It is a polysyllabic word.
infrequently
/ɪnˈfriː.kwənt.li/ UK /ɪnˈfriː.kwənt.li/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, fre.
Syllable Structure
VC/CCV/CCVCC/CV
Division By Sound
/ɪn.friː.kwənt.li/
Division By Letters
in-fre-quent-ly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Infrequently
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 | n | VC | closed |
| 2 primary stress | fr | iː | – | CCV | open |
| 3 | kw | ə | nt | CCVCC | closed |
| 4 | l | i | – | CV | open |
Why Infrequently Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /fr/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /kw/ 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 infrequently?
Infrequently has 4 syllables, in-fre-quent-ly. In British English it is transcribed /ɪnˈfriː.kwənt.li/.
Which syllable is stressed in infrequently?
The second syllable, fre, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of infrequently?
Infrequently has the structure VC/CCV/CCVCC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide infrequently into syllables?
By sound, ɪn.friː.kwənt.li. By letters, as a spelling guide, in-fre-quent-ly.
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