How Many Syllables In Equally?
3syllables
Equally has 3 syllables, e-qua-lly. It is a trisyllabic word.
equally
/ˈiː.kwə.li/ UK /ˈiː.kwə.li/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, e.
Syllable Structure
V/CCV/CV
Division By Sound
/iː.kwə.li/
Division By Letters
e-qua-lly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Equally
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 | – | iː | – | V | open |
| 2 | kw | ə | – | CCV | open |
| 3 | l | i | – | CV | open |
Why Equally Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /kw/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in equally?
Equally has 3 syllables, e-qua-lly. In British English it is transcribed /ˈiː.kwə.li/.
Which syllable is stressed in equally?
The first syllable, e, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of equally?
Equally has the structure V/CCV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide equally into syllables?
By sound, iː.kwə.li. By letters, as a spelling guide, e-qua-lly.