How Many Syllables In Prolific?
3syllables
Prolific has 3 syllables, pro-lif-ic. It is a trisyllabic word.
prolific
/prəˈlɪf.ɪk/ UK /proʊˈlɪf.ɪk/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, lif.
Syllable Structure
CCV/CVC/VC
Division By Sound
/prə.lɪf.ɪk/
Division By Letters
pro-lif-ic
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Prolific
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 | l | ɪ | f | CVC | closed |
| 3 | – | ɪ | k | VC | closed |
Why Prolific Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /f/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in prolific?
Prolific has 3 syllables, pro-lif-ic. In British English it is transcribed /prəˈlɪf.ɪk/.
Which syllable is stressed in prolific?
The second syllable, lif, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of prolific?
Prolific has the structure CCV/CVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide prolific into syllables?
By sound, prə.lɪf.ɪk. By letters, as a spelling guide, pro-lif-ic.