How Many Syllables In Normally?
3syllables
Normally has 3 syllables, nor-ma-lly. It is a trisyllabic word.
normally
/ˈnɔː.məl.i/ UK /ˈnɔːr.mə.li/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, nor.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC/V
Division By Sound
/nɔː.məl.i/
Division By Letters
nor-ma-lly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Normally
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 | ɔː | – | CV | open |
| 2 | m | ə | l | CVC | closed |
| 3 | – | i | – | V | open |
Why Normally Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /m/ 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 normally?
Normally has 3 syllables, nor-ma-lly. In British English it is transcribed /ˈnɔː.məl.i/.
Which syllable is stressed in normally?
The first syllable, nor, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of normally?
Normally has the structure CV/CVC/V, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide normally into syllables?
By sound, nɔː.məl.i. By letters, as a spelling guide, nor-ma-lly.