How Many Syllables In Perversely?
3syllables
Perversely has 3 syllables, per-ver-sely. It is a trisyllabic word.
perversely
/pəˈvɜːs.li/ UK /pɚˈvɝːs.li/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, ver.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC/CV
Division By Sound
/pə.vɜːs.li/
Division By Letters
per-ver-sely
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Perversely
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 | v | ɜː | s | CVC | closed |
| 3 | l | i | – | CV | open |
Why Perversely Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /v/ 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 perversely?
Perversely has 3 syllables, per-ver-sely. In British English it is transcribed /pəˈvɜːs.li/.
Which syllable is stressed in perversely?
The second syllable, ver, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of perversely?
Perversely has the structure CV/CVC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide perversely into syllables?
By sound, pə.vɜːs.li. By letters, as a spelling guide, per-ver-sely.