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