How Many Syllables In Gratefully?
3syllables
Gratefully has 3 syllables, grate-fu-lly. It is a trisyllabic word.
gratefully
/ˈɡreɪt.fə.li/ UK /ˈɡreɪt.fə.li/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, grate.
Syllable Structure
CCVC/CV/CV
Division By Sound
/ɡreɪt.fə.li/
Division By Letters
grate-fu-lly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Gratefully
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 | ɡr | eɪ | t | CCVC | closed |
| 2 | f | ə | – | CV | open |
| 3 | l | i | – | CV | open |
Why Gratefully Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /f/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in gratefully?
Gratefully has 3 syllables, grate-fu-lly. In British English it is transcribed /ˈɡreɪt.fə.li/.
Which syllable is stressed in gratefully?
The first syllable, grate, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of gratefully?
Gratefully has the structure CCVC/CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide gratefully into syllables?
By sound, ɡreɪt.fə.li. By letters, as a spelling guide, grate-fu-lly.