How Many Syllables In Testify?
3syllables
Testify has 3 syllables, tes-ti-fy. It is a trisyllabic word.
testify
/ˈtes.tɪ.faɪ/ UK /ˈtes.tə.faɪ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, tes.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV/CV
Division By Sound
/tes.tɪ.faɪ/
Division By Letters
tes-ti-fy
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Testify
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 | s | CVC | closed |
| 2 | t | ɪ | – | CV | open |
| 3 | f | aɪ | – | CV | open |
Why Testify Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /s/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /f/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in testify?
Testify has 3 syllables, tes-ti-fy. In British English it is transcribed /ˈtes.tɪ.faɪ/.
Which syllable is stressed in testify?
The first syllable, tes, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of testify?
Testify has the structure CVC/CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide testify into syllables?
By sound, tes.tɪ.faɪ. By letters, as a spelling guide, tes-ti-fy.