How Many Syllables In Solidarity?
5syllables
Solidarity has 5 syllables, sol-i-dar-i-ty. It is a polysyllabic word.
solidarity
/ˌsɒl.ɪˈdær.ə.ti/ UK /ˌsɑː.ləˈder.ə.t̬i/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the third syllable, dar.
Syllable Structure
CVC/V/CVC/V/CV
Division By Sound
/sɒl.ɪ.dær.ə.ti/
Division By Letters
sol-i-dar-i-ty
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Solidarity
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 | ɒ | l | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ɪ | – | V | open |
| 3 primary stress | d | æ | r | CVC | closed |
| 4 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 5 | t | i | – | CV | open |
Why Solidarity Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /l/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /d/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 3 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /r/.
- Between syllables 4 and 5, /t/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in solidarity?
Solidarity has 5 syllables, sol-i-dar-i-ty. In British English it is transcribed /ˌsɒl.ɪˈdær.ə.ti/.
Which syllable is stressed in solidarity?
The third syllable, dar, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of solidarity?
Solidarity has the structure CVC/V/CVC/V/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide solidarity into syllables?
By sound, sɒl.ɪ.dær.ə.ti. By letters, as a spelling guide, sol-i-dar-i-ty.
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