How Many Syllables In Fabulously?
4syllables
Fabulously has 4 syllables, fab-u-lous-ly. It is a polysyllabic word.
fabulously
/ˈfæb.jʊ.ləs.li/ UK /ˈfæb.jə.ləs.li/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, fab.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV/CVC/CV
Division By Sound
/fæb.jʊ.ləs.li/
Division By Letters
fab-u-lous-ly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Fabulously
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 | f | æ | b | CVC | closed |
| 2 | j | ʊ | – | CV | open |
| 3 | l | ə | s | CVC | closed |
| 4 | l | i | – | CV | open |
Why Fabulously Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /b/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /l/ 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 fabulously?
Fabulously has 4 syllables, fab-u-lous-ly. In British English it is transcribed /ˈfæb.jʊ.ləs.li/.
Which syllable is stressed in fabulously?
The first syllable, fab, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of fabulously?
Fabulously has the structure CVC/CV/CVC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide fabulously into syllables?
By sound, fæb.jʊ.ləs.li. By letters, as a spelling guide, fab-u-lous-ly.