How Many Syllables In Massively?
3syllables
Massively has 3 syllables, mass-ive-ly. It is a trisyllabic word.
massively
/ˈmæs.ɪv.li/ UK /ˈmæs.ɪv.li/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, mass.
Syllable Structure
CVC/VC/CV
Division By Sound
/mæs.ɪv.li/
Division By Letters
mass-ive-ly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Massively
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 | m | æ | s | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ɪ | v | VC | closed |
| 3 | l | i | – | CV | open |
Why Massively Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /s/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in massively?
Massively has 3 syllables, mass-ive-ly. In British English it is transcribed /ˈmæs.ɪv.li/.
Which syllable is stressed in massively?
The first syllable, mass, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of massively?
Massively has the structure CVC/VC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide massively into syllables?
By sound, mæs.ɪv.li. By letters, as a spelling guide, mass-ive-ly.