How Many Syllables In Academically?
5syllables
Academically has 5 syllables, acad-e-mic-a-lly. It is a polysyllabic word.
academically
/ˌæk.əˈdem.ɪ.kli/ UK /ˌæk.əˈdem.ɪ.kli/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the third syllable, mic.
Syllable Structure
VC/V/CVC/V/CCV
Division By Sound
/æk.ə.dem.ɪ.kli/
Division By Letters
acad-e-mic-a-lly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Academically
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 | – | æ | k | VC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 3 primary stress | d | e | m | CVC | closed |
| 4 | – | ɪ | – | V | open |
| 5 | kl | i | – | CCV | open |
Why Academically Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /k/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /d/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 3 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /m/.
- Between syllables 4 and 5, /kl/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in academically?
Academically has 5 syllables, acad-e-mic-a-lly. In British English it is transcribed /ˌæk.əˈdem.ɪ.kli/.
Which syllable is stressed in academically?
The third syllable, mic, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of academically?
Academically has the structure VC/V/CVC/V/CCV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide academically into syllables?
By sound, æk.ə.dem.ɪ.kli. By letters, as a spelling guide, acad-e-mic-a-lly.
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