How Many Syllables In Paternalism?
5syllables
Paternalism has 5 syllables, pə-tɜː-nə-lɪ-zəm. It is a polysyllabic word.
pətɜːnəlɪzəm
/pəˈtɜː.nə.lɪ.zəm/ UK /pəˈtɝː.nə.lɪ.zəm/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, tɜː.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV/CV/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/pə.tɜː.nə.lɪ.zəm/
Division By Letters
The spelling does not split cleanly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Paternalism
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | p | ə | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | t | ɜː | – | CV | open |
| 3 | n | ə | – | CV | open |
| 4 | l | ɪ | – | CV | open |
| 5 | z | ə | m | CVC | closed |
Why Paternalism Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /t/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /n/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 3 and 4, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 4 and 5, /z/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in paternalism?
Paternalism has 5 syllables, pə-tɜː-nə-lɪ-zəm. In British English it is transcribed /pəˈtɜː.nə.lɪ.zəm/.
Which syllable is stressed in paternalism?
The second syllable, tɜː, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of paternalism?
Paternalism has the structure CV/CV/CV/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide paternalism into syllables?
By sound, pə.tɜː.nə.lɪ.zəm. By letters, as a spelling guide, the spelling does not split cleanly.
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