How Many Syllables In Wonderfully?
4syllables
Wonderfully has 4 syllables, won-der-fu-lly. It is a polysyllabic word.
wonderfully
/ˈwʌn.də.fə.li/ UK /ˈwʌn.dɚ.fə.li/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, won.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV/CV/CV
Division By Sound
/wʌn.də.fə.li/
Division By Letters
won-der-fu-lly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Wonderfully
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 | w | ʌ | n | CVC | closed |
| 2 | d | ə | – | CV | open |
| 3 | f | ə | – | CV | open |
| 4 | l | i | – | CV | open |
Why Wonderfully Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ʌ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /f/ 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 wonderfully?
Wonderfully has 4 syllables, won-der-fu-lly. In British English it is transcribed /ˈwʌn.də.fə.li/.
Which syllable is stressed in wonderfully?
The first syllable, won, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of wonderfully?
Wonderfully has the structure CVC/CV/CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide wonderfully into syllables?
By sound, wʌn.də.fə.li. By letters, as a spelling guide, won-der-fu-lly.
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