How Many Syllables In Typically?
3syllables
Typically has 3 syllables, typic-a-lly. It is a trisyllabic word.
typically
/ˈtɪp.ɪ.kli/ UK /ˈtɪp.ɪ.kli/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, typic.
Syllable Structure
CVC/V/CCV
Division By Sound
/tɪp.ɪ.kli/
Division By Letters
typic-a-lly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Typically
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 | t | ɪ | p | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ɪ | – | V | open |
| 3 | kl | i | – | CCV | open |
Why Typically Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /p/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /kl/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in typically?
Typically has 3 syllables, typic-a-lly. In British English it is transcribed /ˈtɪp.ɪ.kli/.
Which syllable is stressed in typically?
The first syllable, typic, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of typically?
Typically has the structure CVC/V/CCV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide typically into syllables?
By sound, tɪp.ɪ.kli. By letters, as a spelling guide, typic-a-lly.