How Many Syllables In Supposedly?
4syllables
Supposedly has 4 syllables, su-ppo-sed-ly. It is a polysyllabic word.
supposedly
/səˈpəʊ.zəd.li/ UK /səˈpoʊ.zəd.li/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, ppo.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV/CVC/CV
Division By Sound
/sə.pəʊ.zəd.li/
Division By Letters
su-ppo-sed-ly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Supposedly
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | s | ə | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | p | əʊ | – | CV | open |
| 3 | z | ə | d | CVC | closed |
| 4 | l | i | – | CV | open |
Why Supposedly Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /p/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /z/ 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 supposedly?
Supposedly has 4 syllables, su-ppo-sed-ly. In British English it is transcribed /səˈpəʊ.zəd.li/.
Which syllable is stressed in supposedly?
The second syllable, ppo, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of supposedly?
Supposedly has the structure CV/CV/CVC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide supposedly into syllables?
By sound, sə.pəʊ.zəd.li. By letters, as a spelling guide, su-ppo-sed-ly.
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