How Many Syllables In Repeatedly?
4syllables
Repeatedly has 4 syllables, re-pea-ted-ly. It is a polysyllabic word.
repeatedly
/rɪˈpiː.tɪd.li/ UK /rɪˈpiː.t̬ɪd.li/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, pea.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV/CVC/CV
Division By Sound
/rɪ.piː.tɪd.li/
Division By Letters
re-pea-ted-ly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Repeatedly
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | r | ɪ | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | p | iː | – | CV | open |
| 3 | t | ɪ | d | CVC | closed |
| 4 | l | i | – | CV | open |
Why Repeatedly Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /p/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- 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 repeatedly?
Repeatedly has 4 syllables, re-pea-ted-ly. In British English it is transcribed /rɪˈpiː.tɪd.li/.
Which syllable is stressed in repeatedly?
The second syllable, pea, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of repeatedly?
Repeatedly has the structure CV/CV/CVC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide repeatedly into syllables?
By sound, rɪ.piː.tɪd.li. By letters, as a spelling guide, re-pea-ted-ly.
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