How Many Syllables In Subsequently?
4syllables
Subsequently has 4 syllables, sub-se-quent-ly. It is a polysyllabic word.
subsequently
/ˈsʌb.sə.kwənt.li/ UK /ˈsʌb.sə.kwənt.li/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, sub.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV/CCVCC/CV
Division By Sound
/sʌb.sə.kwənt.li/
Division By Letters
sub-se-quent-ly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Subsequently
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 | s | ʌ | b | CVC | closed |
| 2 | s | ə | – | CV | open |
| 3 | kw | ə | nt | CCVCC | closed |
| 4 | l | i | – | CV | open |
Why Subsequently Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ʌ/, so it keeps a coda /b/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /kw/ 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 subsequently?
Subsequently has 4 syllables, sub-se-quent-ly. In British English it is transcribed /ˈsʌb.sə.kwənt.li/.
Which syllable is stressed in subsequently?
The first syllable, sub, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of subsequently?
Subsequently has the structure CVC/CV/CCVCC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide subsequently into syllables?
By sound, sʌb.sə.kwənt.li. By letters, as a spelling guide, sub-se-quent-ly.