How Many Syllables In Presumably?
4syllables
Presumably has 4 syllables, pre-su-ma-bly. It is a polysyllabic word.
presumably
/prəˈzjuː.mə.bli/ UK /prəˈzuː.mə.bli/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, su.
Syllable Structure
CCV/CCV/CV/CCV
Division By Sound
/prə.zjuː.mə.bli/
Division By Letters
pre-su-ma-bly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Presumably
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 | ə | – | CCV | open |
| 2 primary stress | zj | uː | – | CCV | open |
| 3 | m | ə | – | CV | open |
| 4 | bl | i | – | CCV | open |
Why Presumably Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /zj/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /m/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 3 and 4, /bl/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in presumably?
Presumably has 4 syllables, pre-su-ma-bly. In British English it is transcribed /prəˈzjuː.mə.bli/.
Which syllable is stressed in presumably?
The second syllable, su, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of presumably?
Presumably has the structure CCV/CCV/CV/CCV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide presumably into syllables?
By sound, prə.zjuː.mə.bli. By letters, as a spelling guide, pre-su-ma-bly.
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