How Many Syllables In Undoubtedly?
4syllables
Undoubtedly has 4 syllables, un-doub-ted-ly. It is a polysyllabic word.
undoubtedly
/ʌnˈdaʊ.tɪd.li/ UK /ʌnˈdaʊ.t̬ɪd.li/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, doub.
Syllable Structure
VC/CV/CVC/CV
Division By Sound
/ʌn.daʊ.tɪd.li/
Division By Letters
un-doub-ted-ly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Undoubtedly
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | – | ʌ | n | VC | closed |
| 2 primary stress | d | aʊ | – | CV | open |
| 3 | t | ɪ | d | CVC | closed |
| 4 | l | i | – | CV | open |
Why Undoubtedly Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /d/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /t/ 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 undoubtedly?
Undoubtedly has 4 syllables, un-doub-ted-ly. In British English it is transcribed /ʌnˈdaʊ.tɪd.li/.
Which syllable is stressed in undoubtedly?
The second syllable, doub, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of undoubtedly?
Undoubtedly has the structure VC/CV/CVC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide undoubtedly into syllables?
By sound, ʌn.daʊ.tɪd.li. By letters, as a spelling guide, un-doub-ted-ly.
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