How Many Syllables In Triumphantly?
4syllables
Triumphantly has 4 syllables, tri-um-phant-ly. It is a polysyllabic word.
triumphantly
/traɪˈʌm.fənt.li/ UK /traɪˈʌm.fənt.li/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, um.
Syllable Structure
CCV/VC/CVCC/CV
Division By Sound
/traɪ.ʌm.fənt.li/
Division By Letters
tri-um-phant-ly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Triumphantly
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 | aɪ | – | CCV | open |
| 2 primary stress | – | ʌ | m | VC | closed |
| 3 | f | ə | nt | CVCC | closed |
| 4 | l | i | – | CV | open |
Why Triumphantly Divides Here
- Two vowels meet between syllables 1 and 2, so syllable 2 has no onset.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /ʌ/, so it keeps a coda /m/.
- Between syllables 3 and 4, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in triumphantly?
Triumphantly has 4 syllables, tri-um-phant-ly. In British English it is transcribed /traɪˈʌm.fənt.li/.
Which syllable is stressed in triumphantly?
The second syllable, um, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of triumphantly?
Triumphantly has the structure CCV/VC/CVCC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide triumphantly into syllables?
By sound, traɪ.ʌm.fənt.li. By letters, as a spelling guide, tri-um-phant-ly.
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