How Many Syllables In Pacify?
3syllables
Pacify has 3 syllables, pac-i-fy. It is a trisyllabic word.
pacify
/ˈpæs.ə.faɪ/ UK /ˈpæs.ə.faɪ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, pac.
Syllable Structure
CVC/V/CV
Division By Sound
/pæs.ə.faɪ/
Division By Letters
pac-i-fy
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Pacify
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 | p | æ | s | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 3 | f | aɪ | – | CV | open |
Why Pacify Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /s/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /f/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in pacify?
Pacify has 3 syllables, pac-i-fy. In British English it is transcribed /ˈpæs.ə.faɪ/.
Which syllable is stressed in pacify?
The first syllable, pac, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of pacify?
Pacify has the structure CVC/V/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide pacify into syllables?
By sound, pæs.ə.faɪ. By letters, as a spelling guide, pac-i-fy.