How Many Syllables In Passively?
3syllables
Passively has 3 syllables, pass-ive-ly. It is a trisyllabic word.
passively
/ˈpæs.ɪv.li/ UK /ˈpæs.ɪv.li/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, pass.
Syllable Structure
CVC/VC/CV
Division By Sound
/pæs.ɪv.li/
Division By Letters
pass-ive-ly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Passively
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 | – | ɪ | v | VC | closed |
| 3 | l | i | – | CV | open |
Why Passively 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 passively?
Passively has 3 syllables, pass-ive-ly. In British English it is transcribed /ˈpæs.ɪv.li/.
Which syllable is stressed in passively?
The first syllable, pass, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of passively?
Passively has the structure CVC/VC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide passively into syllables?
By sound, pæs.ɪv.li. By letters, as a spelling guide, pass-ive-ly.