How Many Syllables In Olfactory?
4syllables
Olfactory has 4 syllables, ol-fac-tor-y. It is a polysyllabic word.
olfactory
/ɒlˈfæk.tər.i/ UK /ɑːlˈfæk.tɚ.i/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, fac.
Syllable Structure
VC/CVC/CVC/V
Division By Sound
/ɒl.fæk.tər.i/
Division By Letters
ol-fac-tor-y
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Olfactory
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | – | ɒ | l | VC | closed |
| 2 primary stress | f | æ | k | CVC | closed |
| 3 | t | ə | r | CVC | closed |
| 4 | – | i | – | V | open |
Why Olfactory Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /f/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /k/.
- Syllable 3 ends in /r/ because the next syllable cannot take it as an onset here.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in olfactory?
Olfactory has 4 syllables, ol-fac-tor-y. In British English it is transcribed /ɒlˈfæk.tər.i/.
Which syllable is stressed in olfactory?
The second syllable, fac, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of olfactory?
Olfactory has the structure VC/CVC/CVC/V, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide olfactory into syllables?
By sound, ɒl.fæk.tər.i. By letters, as a spelling guide, ol-fac-tor-y.