How Many Syllables In Legalism?
4syllables
Legalism has 4 syllables, liː-ɡə-lɪ-zəm. It is a polysyllabic word.
liːɡəlɪzəm
/ˈliː.ɡə.lɪ.zəm/ UK /ˈliː.ɡə.lɪ.zəm/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, liː.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/liː.ɡə.lɪ.zəm/
Division By Letters
The spelling does not split cleanly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Legalism
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 | l | iː | – | CV | open |
| 2 | ɡ | ə | – | CV | open |
| 3 | l | ɪ | – | CV | open |
| 4 | z | ə | m | CVC | closed |
Why Legalism Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /ɡ/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 3 and 4, /z/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in legalism?
Legalism has 4 syllables, liː-ɡə-lɪ-zəm. In British English it is transcribed /ˈliː.ɡə.lɪ.zəm/.
Which syllable is stressed in legalism?
The first syllable, liː, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of legalism?
Legalism has the structure CV/CV/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide legalism into syllables?
By sound, liː.ɡə.lɪ.zəm. By letters, as a spelling guide, the spelling does not split cleanly.