How Many Syllables In Satisfactory?
4syllables
Satisfactory has 4 syllables, satisf-ac-to-ry. It is a polysyllabic word.
satisfactory
/ˌsæt.əsˈfæk.tri/ UK /ˌsæt.əsˈfæk.tri/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the third syllable, to.
Syllable Structure
CVC/VC/CVC/CCV
Division By Sound
/sæt.əs.fæk.tri/
Division By Letters
satisf-ac-to-ry
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Satisfactory
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 secondary stress | s | æ | t | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | s | VC | closed |
| 3 primary stress | f | æ | k | CVC | closed |
| 4 | tr | i | – | CCV | open |
Why Satisfactory Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /t/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /f/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 3 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /k/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in satisfactory?
Satisfactory has 4 syllables, satisf-ac-to-ry. In British English it is transcribed /ˌsæt.əsˈfæk.tri/.
Which syllable is stressed in satisfactory?
The third syllable, to, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of satisfactory?
Satisfactory has the structure CVC/VC/CVC/CCV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide satisfactory into syllables?
By sound, sæt.əs.fæk.tri. By letters, as a spelling guide, satisf-ac-to-ry.
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