How Many Syllables In Partially?
3syllables
Partially has 3 syllables, par-tia-lly. It is a trisyllabic word.
partially
/ˈpɑː.ʃə.li/ UK /ˈpɑːr.ʃə.li/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, par.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV/CV
Division By Sound
/pɑː.ʃə.li/
Division By Letters
par-tia-lly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Partially
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 | p | ɑː | – | CV | open |
| 2 | ʃ | ə | – | CV | open |
| 3 | l | i | – | CV | open |
Why Partially Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /ʃ/ 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 partially?
Partially has 3 syllables, par-tia-lly. In British English it is transcribed /ˈpɑː.ʃə.li/.
Which syllable is stressed in partially?
The first syllable, par, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of partially?
Partially has the structure CV/CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide partially into syllables?
By sound, pɑː.ʃə.li. By letters, as a spelling guide, par-tia-lly.