How Many Syllables In Finally?
3syllables
Finally has 3 syllables, fi-na-lly. It is a trisyllabic word.
finally
/ˈfaɪ.nəl.i/ UK /ˈfaɪ.nə.li/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, fi.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC/V
Division By Sound
/faɪ.nəl.i/
Division By Letters
fi-na-lly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Finally
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 | f | aɪ | – | CV | open |
| 2 | n | ə | l | CVC | closed |
| 3 | – | i | – | V | open |
Why Finally Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /n/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 ends in /l/ because the next syllable cannot take it as an onset here.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in finally?
Finally has 3 syllables, fi-na-lly. In British English it is transcribed /ˈfaɪ.nəl.i/.
Which syllable is stressed in finally?
The first syllable, fi, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of finally?
Finally has the structure CV/CVC/V, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide finally into syllables?
By sound, faɪ.nəl.i. By letters, as a spelling guide, fi-na-lly.