How Many Syllables In Justify?
3syllables
Justify has 3 syllables, jus-ti-fy. It is a trisyllabic word.
justify
/ˈdʒʌs.tɪ.faɪ/ UK /ˈdʒʌs.tə.faɪ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, jus.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV/CV
Division By Sound
/dʒʌs.tɪ.faɪ/
Division By Letters
jus-ti-fy
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Justify
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 | dʒ | ʌ | s | CVC | closed |
| 2 | t | ɪ | – | CV | open |
| 3 | f | aɪ | – | CV | open |
Why Justify Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ʌ/, so it keeps a coda /s/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /f/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in justify?
Justify has 3 syllables, jus-ti-fy. In British English it is transcribed /ˈdʒʌs.tɪ.faɪ/.
Which syllable is stressed in justify?
The first syllable, jus, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of justify?
Justify has the structure CVC/CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide justify into syllables?
By sound, dʒʌs.tɪ.faɪ. By letters, as a spelling guide, jus-ti-fy.