How Many Syllables In Eternally?
4syllables
Eternally has 4 syllables, e-ter-na-lly. It is a polysyllabic word.
eternally
/ɪˈtɜː.nəl.i/ UK /ɪˈtɝː.nə.li/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, ter.
Syllable Structure
V/CV/CVC/V
Division By Sound
/ɪ.tɜː.nəl.i/
Division By Letters
e-ter-na-lly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Eternally
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 | – | V | open |
| 2 primary stress | t | ɜː | – | CV | open |
| 3 | n | ə | l | CVC | closed |
| 4 | – | i | – | V | open |
Why Eternally Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /t/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /n/ 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 eternally?
Eternally has 4 syllables, e-ter-na-lly. In British English it is transcribed /ɪˈtɜː.nəl.i/.
Which syllable is stressed in eternally?
The second syllable, ter, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of eternally?
Eternally has the structure V/CV/CVC/V, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide eternally into syllables?
By sound, ɪ.tɜː.nəl.i. By letters, as a spelling guide, e-ter-na-lly.
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