How Many Syllables In Prematurely?
4syllables
Prematurely has 4 syllables, prema-tu-re-ly. It is a polysyllabic word.
prematurely
/ˌpriː.məˈtʃʊə.li/ UK /ˌpriː.məˈtʃʊr.li/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the third syllable, re.
Syllable Structure
CCV/CV/CV/CV
Division By Sound
/priː.mə.tʃʊə.li/
Division By Letters
prema-tu-re-ly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Prematurely
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 secondary stress | pr | iː | – | CCV | open |
| 2 | m | ə | – | CV | open |
| 3 primary stress | tʃ | ʊə | – | CV | open |
| 4 | l | i | – | CV | open |
Why Prematurely Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /m/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /tʃ/ 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 prematurely?
Prematurely has 4 syllables, prema-tu-re-ly. In British English it is transcribed /ˌpriː.məˈtʃʊə.li/.
Which syllable is stressed in prematurely?
The third syllable, re, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of prematurely?
Prematurely has the structure CCV/CV/CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide prematurely into syllables?
By sound, priː.mə.tʃʊə.li. By letters, as a spelling guide, prema-tu-re-ly.