How Many Syllables In Maliciously?
4syllables
Maliciously has 4 syllables, ma-lic-ious-ly. It is a polysyllabic word.
maliciously
/məˈlɪʃ.əs.li/ UK /məˈlɪʃ.əs.li/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, lic.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC/VC/CV
Division By Sound
/mə.lɪʃ.əs.li/
Division By Letters
ma-lic-ious-ly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Maliciously
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | m | ə | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | l | ɪ | ʃ | CVC | closed |
| 3 | – | ə | s | VC | closed |
| 4 | l | i | – | CV | open |
Why Maliciously Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /ʃ/.
- Between syllables 3 and 4, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in maliciously?
Maliciously has 4 syllables, ma-lic-ious-ly. In British English it is transcribed /məˈlɪʃ.əs.li/.
Which syllable is stressed in maliciously?
The second syllable, lic, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of maliciously?
Maliciously has the structure CV/CVC/VC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide maliciously into syllables?
By sound, mə.lɪʃ.əs.li. By letters, as a spelling guide, ma-lic-ious-ly.
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