How Many Syllables In Economically?
5syllables
Economically has 5 syllables, econ-o-mic-a-lly. It is a polysyllabic word.
economically
/ˌek.əˈnɒm.ɪ.kli/ UK /ˌek.əˈnɑː.mɪ.kli/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the third syllable, mic.
Syllable Structure
VC/V/CVC/V/CCV
Division By Sound
/ek.ə.nɒm.ɪ.kli/
Division By Letters
econ-o-mic-a-lly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Economically
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 secondary stress | – | e | k | VC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 3 primary stress | n | ɒ | m | CVC | closed |
| 4 | – | ɪ | – | V | open |
| 5 | kl | i | – | CCV | open |
Why Economically Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /k/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /n/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 3 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /m/.
- Between syllables 4 and 5, /kl/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in economically?
Economically has 5 syllables, econ-o-mic-a-lly. In British English it is transcribed /ˌek.əˈnɒm.ɪ.kli/.
Which syllable is stressed in economically?
The third syllable, mic, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of economically?
Economically has the structure VC/V/CVC/V/CCV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide economically into syllables?
By sound, ek.ə.nɒm.ɪ.kli. By letters, as a spelling guide, econ-o-mic-a-lly.
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