How Many Syllables In Socially?
3syllables
Socially has 3 syllables, so-cia-lly. It is a trisyllabic word.
socially
/ˈsəʊ.ʃə.li/ UK /ˈsoʊ.ʃə.li/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, so.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV/CV
Division By Sound
/səʊ.ʃə.li/
Division By Letters
so-cia-lly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Socially
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 | s | əʊ | – | CV | open |
| 2 | ʃ | ə | – | CV | open |
| 3 | l | i | – | CV | open |
Why Socially 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 socially?
Socially has 3 syllables, so-cia-lly. In British English it is transcribed /ˈsəʊ.ʃə.li/.
Which syllable is stressed in socially?
The first syllable, so, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of socially?
Socially has the structure CV/CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide socially into syllables?
By sound, səʊ.ʃə.li. By letters, as a spelling guide, so-cia-lly.