How Many Syllables In Consequently?
4syllables
Consequently has 4 syllables, con-se-quent-ly. It is a polysyllabic word.
consequently
/ˈkɒn.sɪ.kwənt.li/ UK /ˈkɑːn.sə.kwent.li/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, con.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV/CCVCC/CV
Division By Sound
/kɒn.sɪ.kwənt.li/
Division By Letters
con-se-quent-ly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Consequently
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 primary stress | k | ɒ | n | CVC | closed |
| 2 | s | ɪ | – | CV | open |
| 3 | kw | ə | nt | CCVCC | closed |
| 4 | l | i | – | CV | open |
Why Consequently Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /kw/ 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 consequently?
Consequently has 4 syllables, con-se-quent-ly. In British English it is transcribed /ˈkɒn.sɪ.kwənt.li/.
Which syllable is stressed in consequently?
The first syllable, con, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of consequently?
Consequently has the structure CVC/CV/CCVCC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide consequently into syllables?
By sound, kɒn.sɪ.kwənt.li. By letters, as a spelling guide, con-se-quent-ly.
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