How Many Syllables In Astoundingly?
4syllables
Astoundingly has 4 syllables, a-stoun-ding-ly. It is a polysyllabic word.
astoundingly
/əˈstaʊn.dɪŋ.li/ UK /əˈstaʊn.dɪŋ.li/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, stoun.
Syllable Structure
V/CCVC/CVC/CV
Division By Sound
/ə.staʊn.dɪŋ.li/
Division By Letters
a-stoun-ding-ly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Astoundingly
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 | st | aʊ | n | CCVC | closed |
| 3 | d | ɪ | ŋ | CVC | closed |
| 4 | l | i | – | CV | open |
Why Astoundingly Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /st/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /d/ 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 astoundingly?
Astoundingly has 4 syllables, a-stoun-ding-ly. In British English it is transcribed /əˈstaʊn.dɪŋ.li/.
Which syllable is stressed in astoundingly?
The second syllable, stoun, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of astoundingly?
Astoundingly has the structure V/CCVC/CVC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide astoundingly into syllables?
By sound, ə.staʊn.dɪŋ.li. By letters, as a spelling guide, a-stoun-ding-ly.
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