How Many Syllables In Ultimately?
4syllables
Ultimately has 4 syllables, ul-tima-te-ly. It is a polysyllabic word.
ultimately
/ˈʌl.tə.mət.li/ UK /ˈʌl.tə.mət.li/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, ul.
Syllable Structure
VC/CV/CVC/CV
Division By Sound
/ʌl.tə.mət.li/
Division By Letters
ul-tima-te-ly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Ultimately
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 | – | ʌ | l | VC | closed |
| 2 | t | ə | – | CV | open |
| 3 | m | ə | t | CVC | closed |
| 4 | l | i | – | CV | open |
Why Ultimately Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ʌ/, so it keeps a coda /l/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /m/ 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 ultimately?
Ultimately has 4 syllables, ul-tima-te-ly. In British English it is transcribed /ˈʌl.tə.mət.li/.
Which syllable is stressed in ultimately?
The first syllable, ul, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of ultimately?
Ultimately has the structure VC/CV/CVC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide ultimately into syllables?
By sound, ʌl.tə.mət.li. By letters, as a spelling guide, ul-tima-te-ly.