How Many Syllables In Uniformly?
4syllables
Uniformly has 4 syllables, u-ni-form-ly. It is a polysyllabic word.
uniformly
/ˈjuː.nɪ.fɔːm.li/ UK /ˈjuː.nə.fɔːrm.li/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, u.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV/CVC/CV
Division By Sound
/juː.nɪ.fɔːm.li/
Division By Letters
u-ni-form-ly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Uniformly
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 primary stress | j | uː | – | CV | open |
| 2 | n | ɪ | – | CV | open |
| 3 | f | ɔː | m | CVC | closed |
| 4 | l | i | – | CV | open |
Why Uniformly Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /n/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /f/ 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 uniformly?
Uniformly has 4 syllables, u-ni-form-ly. In British English it is transcribed /ˈjuː.nɪ.fɔːm.li/.
Which syllable is stressed in uniformly?
The first syllable, u, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of uniformly?
Uniformly has the structure CV/CV/CVC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide uniformly into syllables?
By sound, juː.nɪ.fɔːm.li. By letters, as a spelling guide, u-ni-form-ly.