How Many Syllables In Apparently?
4syllables
Apparently has 4 syllables, a-ppar-ent-ly. It is a polysyllabic word.
apparently
/əˈpær.ənt.li/ UK /əˈper.ənt.li/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, ppar.
Syllable Structure
V/CVC/VCC/CV
Division By Sound
/ə.pær.ənt.li/
Division By Letters
a-ppar-ent-ly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Apparently
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 | æ | r | CVC | closed |
| 3 | – | ə | nt | VCC | closed |
| 4 | l | i | – | CV | open |
Why Apparently 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 /æ/, so it keeps a coda /r/.
- Between syllables 3 and 4, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in apparently?
Apparently has 4 syllables, a-ppar-ent-ly. In British English it is transcribed /əˈpær.ənt.li/.
Which syllable is stressed in apparently?
The second syllable, ppar, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of apparently?
Apparently has the structure V/CVC/VCC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide apparently into syllables?
By sound, ə.pær.ənt.li. By letters, as a spelling guide, a-ppar-ent-ly.
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