How Many Syllables In Entirely?
4syllables
Entirely has 4 syllables, en-tir-e-ly. It is a polysyllabic word.
entirely
/ɪnˈtaɪ.ə.li/ UK /ɪnˈtaɪr.li/ US
Entirely can also be said with 3 syllables (UK /ɪnˈtaɪə.li/).
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, tir.
Syllable Structure
VC/CV/V/CV
Division By Sound
/ɪn.taɪ.ə.li/
Division By Letters
en-tir-e-ly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Entirely
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | – | ɪ | n | VC | closed |
| 2 primary stress | t | aɪ | – | CV | open |
| 3 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 4 | l | i | – | CV | open |
Why Entirely Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /t/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Two vowels meet between syllables 2 and 3, so syllable 3 has no onset.
- Between syllables 3 and 4, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | /ɪnˈtaɪ.ə.li/ | /ɪnˈtaɪr.li/ | 4 |
| Also | /ɪnˈtaɪə.li/ | 3 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in entirely?
Entirely has 4 syllables, en-tir-e-ly. In British English it is transcribed /ɪnˈtaɪ.ə.li/.
Which syllable is stressed in entirely?
The second syllable, tir, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of entirely?
Entirely has the structure VC/CV/V/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide entirely into syllables?
By sound, ɪn.taɪ.ə.li. By letters, as a spelling guide, en-tir-e-ly.