How Many Syllables In Productively?
4syllables
Productively has 4 syllables, produc-ti-ve-ly. It is a polysyllabic word.
productively
/prəˈdʌk.tɪv.li/ UK /prəˈdʌk.tɪv.li/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, ti.
Syllable Structure
CCV/CVC/CVC/CV
Division By Sound
/prə.dʌk.tɪv.li/
Division By Letters
produc-ti-ve-ly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Productively
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 | d | ʌ | k | CVC | closed |
| 3 | t | ɪ | v | CVC | closed |
| 4 | l | i | – | CV | open |
Why Productively 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 /ʌ/, so it keeps a coda /k/.
- Between syllables 3 and 4, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in productively?
Productively has 4 syllables, produc-ti-ve-ly. In British English it is transcribed /prəˈdʌk.tɪv.li/.
Which syllable is stressed in productively?
The second syllable, ti, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of productively?
Productively has the structure CCV/CVC/CVC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide productively into syllables?
By sound, prə.dʌk.tɪv.li. By letters, as a spelling guide, produc-ti-ve-ly.
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