How Many Syllables In Tremendously?
4syllables
Tremendously has 4 syllables, tre-men-dous-ly. It is a polysyllabic word.
tremendously
/trɪˈmen.dəs.li/ UK /trɪˈmen.dəs.li/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, men.
Syllable Structure
CCV/CVC/CVC/CV
Division By Sound
/trɪ.men.dəs.li/
Division By Letters
tre-men-dous-ly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Tremendously
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | tr | ɪ | – | CCV | open |
| 2 primary stress | m | e | n | CVC | closed |
| 3 | d | ə | s | CVC | closed |
| 4 | l | i | – | CV | open |
Why Tremendously Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /m/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
- Between syllables 3 and 4, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in tremendously?
Tremendously has 4 syllables, tre-men-dous-ly. In British English it is transcribed /trɪˈmen.dəs.li/.
Which syllable is stressed in tremendously?
The second syllable, men, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of tremendously?
Tremendously has the structure CCV/CVC/CVC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide tremendously into syllables?
By sound, trɪ.men.dəs.li. By letters, as a spelling guide, tre-men-dous-ly.
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