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