How Many Syllables In Polygamy?
4syllables
Polygamy has 4 syllables, po-lyg-a-my. It is a polysyllabic word.
polygamy
/pəˈlɪɡ.ə.mi/ UK /pəˈlɪɡ.ə.mi/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, lyg.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC/V/CV
Division By Sound
/pə.lɪɡ.ə.mi/
Division By Letters
po-lyg-a-my
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Polygamy
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 | l | ɪ | ɡ | CVC | closed |
| 3 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 4 | m | i | – | CV | open |
Why Polygamy Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /ɡ/.
- Between syllables 3 and 4, /m/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in polygamy?
Polygamy has 4 syllables, po-lyg-a-my. In British English it is transcribed /pəˈlɪɡ.ə.mi/.
Which syllable is stressed in polygamy?
The second syllable, lyg, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of polygamy?
Polygamy has the structure CV/CVC/V/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide polygamy into syllables?
By sound, pə.lɪɡ.ə.mi. By letters, as a spelling guide, po-lyg-a-my.