How Many Syllables In Externally?
4syllables
Externally has 4 syllables, ex-ter-na-lly. It is a polysyllabic word.
externally
/ɪkˈstɜː.nə.li/ UK /ɪkˈstɝː.nə.li/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, ter.
Syllable Structure
VC/CCV/CV/CV
Division By Sound
/ɪk.stɜː.nə.li/
Division By Letters
ex-ter-na-lly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Externally
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 | k | VC | closed |
| 2 primary stress | st | ɜː | – | CCV | open |
| 3 | n | ə | – | CV | open |
| 4 | l | i | – | CV | open |
Why Externally Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /st/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /n/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 3 and 4, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in externally?
Externally has 4 syllables, ex-ter-na-lly. In British English it is transcribed /ɪkˈstɜː.nə.li/.
Which syllable is stressed in externally?
The second syllable, ter, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of externally?
Externally has the structure VC/CCV/CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide externally into syllables?
By sound, ɪk.stɜː.nə.li. By letters, as a spelling guide, ex-ter-na-lly.
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