How Many Syllables In Rationally?
4syllables
Rationally has 4 syllables, rat-io-na-lly. It is a polysyllabic word.
rationally
/ˈræʃ.ə.nə.li/ UK /ˈræʃ.ə.nə.li/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, rat.
Syllable Structure
CVC/V/CV/CV
Division By Sound
/ræʃ.ə.nə.li/
Division By Letters
rat-io-na-lly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Rationally
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 | r | æ | ʃ | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 3 | n | ə | – | CV | open |
| 4 | l | i | – | CV | open |
Why Rationally Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /ʃ/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /n/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 3 and 4, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in rationally?
Rationally has 4 syllables, rat-io-na-lly. In British English it is transcribed /ˈræʃ.ə.nə.li/.
Which syllable is stressed in rationally?
The first syllable, rat, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of rationally?
Rationally has the structure CVC/V/CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide rationally into syllables?
By sound, ræʃ.ə.nə.li. By letters, as a spelling guide, rat-io-na-lly.