How Many Syllables In Abnormally?
4syllables
Abnormally has 4 syllables, ab-nor-ma-lly. It is a polysyllabic word.
abnormally
/æbˈnɔː.məl.i/ UK /æbˈnɔːr.mə.li/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, nor.
Syllable Structure
VC/CV/CVC/V
Division By Sound
/æb.nɔː.məl.i/
Division By Letters
ab-nor-ma-lly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Abnormally
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | – | æ | b | VC | closed |
| 2 primary stress | n | ɔː | – | CV | open |
| 3 | m | ə | l | CVC | closed |
| 4 | – | i | – | V | open |
Why Abnormally Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /n/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /m/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 3 ends in /l/ because the next syllable cannot take it as an onset here.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in abnormally?
Abnormally has 4 syllables, ab-nor-ma-lly. In British English it is transcribed /æbˈnɔː.məl.i/.
Which syllable is stressed in abnormally?
The second syllable, nor, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of abnormally?
Abnormally has the structure VC/CV/CVC/V, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide abnormally into syllables?
By sound, æb.nɔː.məl.i. By letters, as a spelling guide, ab-nor-ma-lly.