How Many Syllables In Peculiarly?
4syllables
Peculiarly has 4 syllables, pe-cu-liar-ly. It is a polysyllabic word.
peculiarly
/pɪˈkjuː.ljə.li/ UK /pɪˈkjuː.ljɚ.li/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, cu.
Syllable Structure
CV/CCV/CCV/CV
Division By Sound
/pɪ.kjuː.ljə.li/
Division By Letters
pe-cu-liar-ly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Peculiarly
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 | ɪ | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | kj | uː | – | CCV | open |
| 3 | lj | ə | – | CCV | open |
| 4 | l | i | – | CV | open |
Why Peculiarly Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /kj/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /lj/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 3 and 4, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in peculiarly?
Peculiarly has 4 syllables, pe-cu-liar-ly. In British English it is transcribed /pɪˈkjuː.ljə.li/.
Which syllable is stressed in peculiarly?
The second syllable, cu, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of peculiarly?
Peculiarly has the structure CV/CCV/CCV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide peculiarly into syllables?
By sound, pɪ.kjuː.ljə.li. By letters, as a spelling guide, pe-cu-liar-ly.