How Many Syllables In Apology?
4syllables
Apology has 4 syllables, a-pol-o-gy. It is a polysyllabic word.
apology
/əˈpɒl.ə.dʒi/ UK /əˈpɑː.lə.dʒi/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, pol.
Syllable Structure
V/CVC/V/CV
Division By Sound
/ə.pɒl.ə.dʒi/
Division By Letters
a-pol-o-gy
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Apology
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 2 primary stress | p | ɒ | l | CVC | closed |
| 3 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 4 | dʒ | i | – | CV | open |
Why Apology Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /p/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /l/.
- Between syllables 3 and 4, /dʒ/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in apology?
Apology has 4 syllables, a-pol-o-gy. In British English it is transcribed /əˈpɒl.ə.dʒi/.
Which syllable is stressed in apology?
The second syllable, pol, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of apology?
Apology has the structure V/CVC/V/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide apology into syllables?
By sound, ə.pɒl.ə.dʒi. By letters, as a spelling guide, a-pol-o-gy.