How Many Syllables In Temporarily?
5syllables
Temporarily has 5 syllables, tem-po-rar-i-ly. It is a polysyllabic word.
temporarily
/ˌtem.pəˈrer.ɪ.li/ UK /ˌtem.pəˈrer.ə.li/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the third syllable, rar.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV/CVC/V/CV
Division By Sound
/tem.pə.rer.ɪ.li/
Division By Letters
tem-po-rar-i-ly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Temporarily
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 | t | e | m | CVC | closed |
| 2 | p | ə | – | CV | open |
| 3 primary stress | r | e | r | CVC | closed |
| 4 | – | ɪ | – | V | open |
| 5 | l | i | – | CV | open |
Why Temporarily Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /m/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /r/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 3 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /r/.
- Between syllables 4 and 5, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in temporarily?
Temporarily has 5 syllables, tem-po-rar-i-ly. In British English it is transcribed /ˌtem.pəˈrer.ɪ.li/.
Which syllable is stressed in temporarily?
The third syllable, rar, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of temporarily?
Temporarily has the structure CVC/CV/CVC/V/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide temporarily into syllables?
By sound, tem.pə.rer.ɪ.li. By letters, as a spelling guide, tem-po-rar-i-ly.
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