How Many Syllables In Simultaneously?
6syllables
Simultaneously has 6 syllables, sim-ul-ta-ne-ous-ly. It is a polysyllabic word.
simultaneously
/ˌsɪm.əlˈteɪ.ni.əs.li/ UK /ˌsaɪ.məlˈteɪ.ni.əs.li/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the third syllable, ta.
Syllable Structure
CVC/VC/CV/CV/VC/CV
Division By Sound
/sɪm.əl.teɪ.ni.əs.li/
Division By Letters
sim-ul-ta-ne-ous-ly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Simultaneously
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 secondary stress | s | ɪ | m | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | l | VC | closed |
| 3 primary stress | t | eɪ | – | CV | open |
| 4 | n | i | – | CV | open |
| 5 | – | ə | s | VC | closed |
| 6 | l | i | – | CV | open |
Why Simultaneously Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /m/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /t/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 3 and 4, /n/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Two vowels meet between syllables 4 and 5, so syllable 5 has no onset.
- Between syllables 5 and 6, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in simultaneously?
Simultaneously has 6 syllables, sim-ul-ta-ne-ous-ly. In British English it is transcribed /ˌsɪm.əlˈteɪ.ni.əs.li/.
Which syllable is stressed in simultaneously?
The third syllable, ta, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of simultaneously?
Simultaneously has the structure CVC/VC/CV/CV/VC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide simultaneously into syllables?
By sound, sɪm.əl.teɪ.ni.əs.li. By letters, as a spelling guide, sim-ul-ta-ne-ous-ly.
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