How Many Syllables In Metonymy?
4syllables
Metonymy has 4 syllables, me-ton-y-my. It is a polysyllabic word.
metonymy
/məˈtɒn.ɪ.mi/ UK /məˈtɑː.nə.mi/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, ton.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC/V/CV
Division By Sound
/mə.tɒn.ɪ.mi/
Division By Letters
me-ton-y-my
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Metonymy
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | m | ə | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | t | ɒ | n | CVC | closed |
| 3 | – | ɪ | – | V | open |
| 4 | m | i | – | CV | open |
Why Metonymy Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /t/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
- Between syllables 3 and 4, /m/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in metonymy?
Metonymy has 4 syllables, me-ton-y-my. In British English it is transcribed /məˈtɒn.ɪ.mi/.
Which syllable is stressed in metonymy?
The second syllable, ton, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of metonymy?
Metonymy has the structure CV/CVC/V/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide metonymy into syllables?
By sound, mə.tɒn.ɪ.mi. By letters, as a spelling guide, me-ton-y-my.
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