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