How Many Syllables In Eventually?
5syllables
Eventually has 5 syllables, e-ven-tu-a-lly. It is a polysyllabic word.
eventually
/ɪˈven.tʃu.ə.li/ UK /ɪˈven.tʃu.ə.li/ US
Eventually can also be said with 4 syllables (UK /ɪˈven.tʃə.li/).
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, ven.
Syllable Structure
V/CVC/CV/V/CV
Division By Sound
/ɪ.ven.tʃu.ə.li/
Division By Letters
e-ven-tu-a-lly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Eventually
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 | v | e | n | CVC | closed |
| 3 | tʃ | u | – | CV | open |
| 4 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 5 | l | i | – | CV | open |
Why Eventually Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /v/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
- Two vowels meet between syllables 3 and 4, so syllable 4 has no onset.
- Between syllables 4 and 5, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | /ɪˈven.tʃu.ə.li/ | /ɪˈven.tʃu.ə.li/ | 5 |
| Also | /ɪˈven.tʃə.li/ | 4 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in eventually?
Eventually has 5 syllables, e-ven-tu-a-lly. In British English it is transcribed /ɪˈven.tʃu.ə.li/.
Which syllable is stressed in eventually?
The second syllable, ven, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of eventually?
Eventually has the structure V/CVC/CV/V/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide eventually into syllables?
By sound, ɪ.ven.tʃu.ə.li. By letters, as a spelling guide, e-ven-tu-a-lly.
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