How Many Syllables In Naturally?
4syllables
Naturally has 4 syllables, nat-ur-a-lly. It is a polysyllabic word.
naturally
/ˈnætʃ.ər.əl.i/ UK /ˈnætʃ.rə.li/ US
Naturally can also be said with 3 syllables (UK /ˈnætʃ.rəl.i/).
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, nat.
Syllable Structure
CVC/VC/VC/V
Division By Sound
/nætʃ.ər.əl.i/
Division By Letters
nat-ur-a-lly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Naturally
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 | n | æ | tʃ | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | r | VC | closed |
| 3 | – | ə | l | VC | closed |
| 4 | – | i | – | V | open |
Why Naturally Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /tʃ/.
- Syllable 2 ends in /r/ because the next syllable cannot take it as an onset here.
- Syllable 3 ends in /l/ because the next syllable cannot take it as an onset here.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | /ˈnætʃ.ər.əl.i/ | /ˈnætʃ.rə.li/ | 4 |
| Also | /ˈnætʃ.rəl.i/ | 3 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in naturally?
Naturally has 4 syllables, nat-ur-a-lly. In British English it is transcribed /ˈnætʃ.ər.əl.i/.
Which syllable is stressed in naturally?
The first syllable, nat, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of naturally?
Naturally has the structure CVC/VC/VC/V, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide naturally into syllables?
By sound, nætʃ.ər.əl.i. By letters, as a spelling guide, nat-ur-a-lly.
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