How Many Syllables In Predominantly?
5syllables
Predominantly has 5 syllables, pre-dom-i-nant-ly. It is a polysyllabic word.
predominantly
/prɪˈdɒm.ɪ.nənt.li/ UK /prɪˈdɑː.mə.nənt.li/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, dom.
Syllable Structure
CCV/CVC/V/CVCC/CV
Division By Sound
/prɪ.dɒm.ɪ.nənt.li/
Division By Letters
pre-dom-i-nant-ly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Predominantly
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | pr | ɪ | – | CCV | open |
| 2 primary stress | d | ɒ | m | CVC | closed |
| 3 | – | ɪ | – | V | open |
| 4 | n | ə | nt | CVCC | closed |
| 5 | l | i | – | CV | open |
Why Predominantly Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /d/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /m/.
- Between syllables 3 and 4, /n/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 4 and 5, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in predominantly?
Predominantly has 5 syllables, pre-dom-i-nant-ly. In British English it is transcribed /prɪˈdɒm.ɪ.nənt.li/.
Which syllable is stressed in predominantly?
The second syllable, dom, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of predominantly?
Predominantly has the structure CCV/CVC/V/CVCC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide predominantly into syllables?
By sound, prɪ.dɒm.ɪ.nənt.li. By letters, as a spelling guide, pre-dom-i-nant-ly.
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