How Many Syllables In Profusely?
3syllables
Profusely has 3 syllables, profu-se-ly. It is a trisyllabic word.
profusely
/prəˈfjuːs.li/ UK /proʊˈfjuːs.li/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, se.
Syllable Structure
CCV/CCVC/CV
Division By Sound
/prə.fjuːs.li/
Division By Letters
profu-se-ly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Profusely
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 | fj | uː | s | CCVC | closed |
| 3 | l | i | – | CV | open |
Why Profusely Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /fj/ 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 profusely?
Profusely has 3 syllables, profu-se-ly. In British English it is transcribed /prəˈfjuːs.li/.
Which syllable is stressed in profusely?
The second syllable, se, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of profusely?
Profusely has the structure CCV/CCVC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide profusely into syllables?
By sound, prə.fjuːs.li. By letters, as a spelling guide, profu-se-ly.