How Many Syllables In Dramatically?
4syllables
Dramatically has 4 syllables, drama-tic-a-lly. It is a polysyllabic word.
dramatically
/drəˈmæt.ɪ.kli/ UK /drəˈmæt.ɪ.kli/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, tic.
Syllable Structure
CCV/CVC/V/CCV
Division By Sound
/drə.mæt.ɪ.kli/
Division By Letters
drama-tic-a-lly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Dramatically
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | dr | ə | – | CCV | open |
| 2 primary stress | m | æ | t | CVC | closed |
| 3 | – | ɪ | – | V | open |
| 4 | kl | i | – | CCV | open |
Why Dramatically Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /m/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /t/.
- Between syllables 3 and 4, /kl/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in dramatically?
Dramatically has 4 syllables, drama-tic-a-lly. In British English it is transcribed /drəˈmæt.ɪ.kli/.
Which syllable is stressed in dramatically?
The second syllable, tic, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of dramatically?
Dramatically has the structure CCV/CVC/V/CCV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide dramatically into syllables?
By sound, drə.mæt.ɪ.kli. By letters, as a spelling guide, drama-tic-a-lly.
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