How Many Syllables In Stupidity?
4syllables
Stupidity has 4 syllables, stu-pid-i-ty. It is a polysyllabic word.
stupidity
/stjuːˈpɪd.ɪ.ti/ UK /stuːˈpɪd.ɪ.t̬i/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, pid.
Syllable Structure
CCCV/CVC/V/CV
Division By Sound
/stjuː.pɪd.ɪ.ti/
Division By Letters
stu-pid-i-ty
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Stupidity
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | stj | uː | – | CCCV | open |
| 2 primary stress | p | ɪ | d | CVC | closed |
| 3 | – | ɪ | – | V | open |
| 4 | t | i | – | CV | open |
Why Stupidity Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /p/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /d/.
- Between syllables 3 and 4, /t/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in stupidity?
Stupidity has 4 syllables, stu-pid-i-ty. In British English it is transcribed /stjuːˈpɪd.ɪ.ti/.
Which syllable is stressed in stupidity?
The second syllable, pid, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of stupidity?
Stupidity has the structure CCCV/CVC/V/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide stupidity into syllables?
By sound, stjuː.pɪd.ɪ.ti. By letters, as a spelling guide, stu-pid-i-ty.