How Many Syllables In Temporary?
3syllables
Temporary has 3 syllables, tem-pora-ry. It is a trisyllabic word.
temporary
/ˈtem.prə.ri/ UK /ˈtem.pə.rer.i/ US
Temporary can also be said with 4 syllables (US /ˈtem.pə.rer.i/).
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, tem.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CCV/CV
Division By Sound
/tem.prə.ri/
Division By Letters
tem-pora-ry
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Temporary
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 | t | e | m | CVC | closed |
| 2 | pr | ə | – | CCV | open |
| 3 | r | i | – | CV | open |
Why Temporary Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /m/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /r/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in temporary?
Temporary has 3 syllables, tem-pora-ry. In British English it is transcribed /ˈtem.prə.ri/.
Which syllable is stressed in temporary?
The first syllable, tem, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of temporary?
Temporary has the structure CVC/CCV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide temporary into syllables?
By sound, tem.prə.ri. By letters, as a spelling guide, tem-pora-ry.