How Many Syllables In Sensitivity?
5syllables
Sensitivity has 5 syllables, sen-si-tiv-i-ty. It is a polysyllabic word.
sensitivity
/ˌsen.sɪˈtɪv.ɪ.ti/ UK /ˌsen.sɪˈtɪv.ɪ.t̬i/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the third syllable, tiv.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV/CVC/V/CV
Division By Sound
/sen.sɪ.tɪv.ɪ.ti/
Division By Letters
sen-si-tiv-i-ty
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Sensitivity
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 | e | n | CVC | closed |
| 2 | s | ɪ | – | CV | open |
| 3 primary stress | t | ɪ | v | CVC | closed |
| 4 | – | ɪ | – | V | open |
| 5 | t | i | – | CV | open |
Why Sensitivity Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /t/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 3 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /v/.
- Between syllables 4 and 5, /t/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in sensitivity?
Sensitivity has 5 syllables, sen-si-tiv-i-ty. In British English it is transcribed /ˌsen.sɪˈtɪv.ɪ.ti/.
Which syllable is stressed in sensitivity?
The third syllable, tiv, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of sensitivity?
Sensitivity has the structure CVC/CV/CVC/V/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide sensitivity into syllables?
By sound, sen.sɪ.tɪv.ɪ.ti. By letters, as a spelling guide, sen-si-tiv-i-ty.
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