How Many Syllables In Prominently?
4syllables
Prominently has 4 syllables, prom-i-nent-ly. It is a polysyllabic word.
prominently
/ˈprɒm.ɪ.nənt.li/ UK /ˈprɑː.mə.nənt.li/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, prom.
Syllable Structure
CCVC/V/CVCC/CV
Division By Sound
/prɒm.ɪ.nənt.li/
Division By Letters
prom-i-nent-ly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Prominently
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 primary stress | pr | ɒ | m | CCVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ɪ | – | V | open |
| 3 | n | ə | nt | CVCC | closed |
| 4 | l | i | – | CV | open |
Why Prominently Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /m/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /n/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 3 and 4, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in prominently?
Prominently has 4 syllables, prom-i-nent-ly. In British English it is transcribed /ˈprɒm.ɪ.nənt.li/.
Which syllable is stressed in prominently?
The first syllable, prom, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of prominently?
Prominently has the structure CCVC/V/CVCC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide prominently into syllables?
By sound, prɒm.ɪ.nənt.li. By letters, as a spelling guide, prom-i-nent-ly.