How Many Syllables In Brutally?
3syllables
Brutally has 3 syllables, bru-ta-lly. It is a trisyllabic word.
brutally
/ˈbruː.təl.i/ UK /ˈbruː.t̬ə.li/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, bru.
Syllable Structure
CCV/CVC/V
Division By Sound
/bruː.təl.i/
Division By Letters
bru-ta-lly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Brutally
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 | br | uː | – | CCV | open |
| 2 | t | ə | l | CVC | closed |
| 3 | – | i | – | V | open |
Why Brutally Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /t/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 ends in /l/ because the next syllable cannot take it as an onset here.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in brutally?
Brutally has 3 syllables, bru-ta-lly. In British English it is transcribed /ˈbruː.təl.i/.
Which syllable is stressed in brutally?
The first syllable, bru, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of brutally?
Brutally has the structure CCV/CVC/V, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide brutally into syllables?
By sound, bruː.təl.i. By letters, as a spelling guide, bru-ta-lly.