How Many Syllables In Extremely?
3syllables
Extremely has 3 syllables, ex-treme-ly. It is a trisyllabic word.
extremely
/ɪkˈstriːm.li/ UK /ɪkˈstriːm.li/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, treme.
Syllable Structure
VC/CCCVC/CV
Division By Sound
/ɪk.striːm.li/
Division By Letters
ex-treme-ly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Extremely
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 | k | VC | closed |
| 2 primary stress | str | iː | m | CCCVC | closed |
| 3 | l | i | – | CV | open |
Why Extremely Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /str/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in extremely?
Extremely has 3 syllables, ex-treme-ly. In British English it is transcribed /ɪkˈstriːm.li/.
Which syllable is stressed in extremely?
The second syllable, treme, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of extremely?
Extremely has the structure VC/CCCVC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide extremely into syllables?
By sound, ɪk.striːm.li. By letters, as a spelling guide, ex-treme-ly.