How Many Syllables In Relatively?
4syllables
Relatively has 4 syllables, relat-i-ve-ly. It is a polysyllabic word.
relatively
/ˈrel.ə.tɪv.li/ UK /ˈrel.ə.t̬ɪv.li/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, relat.
Syllable Structure
CVC/V/CVC/CV
Division By Sound
/rel.ə.tɪv.li/
Division By Letters
relat-i-ve-ly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Relatively
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 | r | e | l | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 3 | t | ɪ | v | CVC | closed |
| 4 | l | i | – | CV | open |
Why Relatively Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /l/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /t/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 3 and 4, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in relatively?
Relatively has 4 syllables, relat-i-ve-ly. In British English it is transcribed /ˈrel.ə.tɪv.li/.
Which syllable is stressed in relatively?
The first syllable, relat, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of relatively?
Relatively has the structure CVC/V/CVC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide relatively into syllables?
By sound, rel.ə.tɪv.li. By letters, as a spelling guide, relat-i-ve-ly.
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