How Many Syllables In Opportunity?
5syllables
Opportunity has 5 syllables, opp-or-tu-ni-ty. It is a polysyllabic word.
opportunity
/ˌɒp.əˈtjuː.nə.ti/ UK /ˌɑː.pɚˈtuː.nə.t̬i/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the third syllable, tu.
Syllable Structure
VC/V/CCV/CV/CV
Division By Sound
/ɒp.ə.tjuː.nə.ti/
Division By Letters
opp-or-tu-ni-ty
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Opportunity
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 secondary stress | – | ɒ | p | VC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 3 primary stress | tj | uː | – | CCV | open |
| 4 | n | ə | – | CV | open |
| 5 | t | i | – | CV | open |
Why Opportunity Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /p/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /tj/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 3 and 4, /n/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 4 and 5, /t/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | /ˌɒp.əˈtjuː.nə.ti/ | /ˌɑː.pɚˈtuː.nə.t̬i/ | 5 |
| Also | /ˌɒp.əˈtʃuː.nə.ti/ | 5 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in opportunity?
Opportunity has 5 syllables, opp-or-tu-ni-ty. In British English it is transcribed /ˌɒp.əˈtjuː.nə.ti/.
Which syllable is stressed in opportunity?
The third syllable, tu, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of opportunity?
Opportunity has the structure VC/V/CCV/CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide opportunity into syllables?
By sound, ɒp.ə.tjuː.nə.ti. By letters, as a spelling guide, opp-or-tu-ni-ty.
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