How Many Syllables In Profoundly?
3syllables
Profoundly has 3 syllables, pro-found-ly. It is a trisyllabic word.
profoundly
/prəˈfaʊnd.li/ UK /prəˈfaʊnd.li/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, found.
Syllable Structure
CCV/CVCC/CV
Division By Sound
/prə.faʊnd.li/
Division By Letters
pro-found-ly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Profoundly
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 | f | aʊ | nd | CVCC | closed |
| 3 | l | i | – | CV | open |
Why Profoundly Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /f/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in profoundly?
Profoundly has 3 syllables, pro-found-ly. In British English it is transcribed /prəˈfaʊnd.li/.
Which syllable is stressed in profoundly?
The second syllable, found, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of profoundly?
Profoundly has the structure CCV/CVCC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide profoundly into syllables?
By sound, prə.faʊnd.li. By letters, as a spelling guide, pro-found-ly.