How Many Syllables In Surprisingly?
4syllables
Surprisingly has 4 syllables, sur-pri-sing-ly. It is a polysyllabic word.
surprisingly
/səˈpraɪ.zɪŋ.li/ UK /sɚˈpraɪ.zɪŋ.li/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, pri.
Syllable Structure
CV/CCV/CVC/CV
Division By Sound
/sə.praɪ.zɪŋ.li/
Division By Letters
sur-pri-sing-ly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Surprisingly
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 | pr | aɪ | – | CCV | open |
| 3 | z | ɪ | ŋ | CVC | closed |
| 4 | l | i | – | CV | open |
Why Surprisingly Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /pr/ 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 surprisingly?
Surprisingly has 4 syllables, sur-pri-sing-ly. In British English it is transcribed /səˈpraɪ.zɪŋ.li/.
Which syllable is stressed in surprisingly?
The second syllable, pri, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of surprisingly?
Surprisingly has the structure CV/CCV/CVC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide surprisingly into syllables?
By sound, sə.praɪ.zɪŋ.li. By letters, as a spelling guide, sur-pri-sing-ly.