How Many Syllables In Longevity?
4syllables
Longevity has 4 syllables, lo-ngev-i-ty. It is a polysyllabic word.
longevity
/lɒnˈdʒev.ɪ.ti/ UK /lɑːnˈdʒev.ə.t̬i/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, ngev.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC/V/CV
Division By Sound
/lɒn.dʒev.ɪ.ti/
Division By Letters
lo-ngev-i-ty
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Longevity
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | l | ɒ | n | CVC | closed |
| 2 primary stress | dʒ | e | v | CVC | closed |
| 3 | – | ɪ | – | V | open |
| 4 | t | i | – | CV | open |
Why Longevity Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /dʒ/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, 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 longevity?
Longevity has 4 syllables, lo-ngev-i-ty. In British English it is transcribed /lɒnˈdʒev.ɪ.ti/.
Which syllable is stressed in longevity?
The second syllable, ngev, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of longevity?
Longevity has the structure CVC/CVC/V/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide longevity into syllables?
By sound, lɒn.dʒev.ɪ.ti. By letters, as a spelling guide, lo-ngev-i-ty.