How Many Syllables In Emotionally?
4syllables
Emotionally has 4 syllables, emo-tio-na-lly. It is a polysyllabic word.
emotionally
/ɪˈməʊʃ.nə.li/ UK /ɪˈmoʊʃ.nə.li/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, tio.
Syllable Structure
V/CVC/CV/CV
Division By Sound
/ɪ.məʊʃ.nə.li/
Division By Letters
emo-tio-na-lly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Emotionally
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | – | ɪ | – | V | open |
| 2 primary stress | m | əʊ | ʃ | CVC | closed |
| 3 | n | ə | – | CV | open |
| 4 | l | i | – | CV | open |
Why Emotionally Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /m/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /n/ 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 emotionally?
Emotionally has 4 syllables, emo-tio-na-lly. In British English it is transcribed /ɪˈməʊʃ.nə.li/.
Which syllable is stressed in emotionally?
The second syllable, tio, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of emotionally?
Emotionally has the structure V/CVC/CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide emotionally into syllables?
By sound, ɪ.məʊʃ.nə.li. By letters, as a spelling guide, emo-tio-na-lly.