How Many Syllables In Patently?
3syllables
Patently has 3 syllables, pa-tent-ly. It is a trisyllabic word.
patently
/ˈpeɪ.tənt.li/ UK /ˈpæt.ənt.li/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, pa.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVCC/CV
Division By Sound
/peɪ.tənt.li/
Division By Letters
pa-tent-ly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Patently
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 | eɪ | – | CV | open |
| 2 | t | ə | nt | CVCC | closed |
| 3 | l | i | – | CV | open |
Why Patently Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /t/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in patently?
Patently has 3 syllables, pa-tent-ly. In British English it is transcribed /ˈpeɪ.tənt.li/.
Which syllable is stressed in patently?
The first syllable, pa, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of patently?
Patently has the structure CV/CVCC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide patently into syllables?
By sound, peɪ.tənt.li. By letters, as a spelling guide, pa-tent-ly.