How Many Syllables In Generally?
3syllables
Generally has 3 syllables, gene-ra-lly. It is a trisyllabic word.
generally
/ˈdʒen.rə.li/ UK /ˈdʒen.rə.li/ US
Generally can also be said with 4 syllables (UK /ˈdʒen.ər.ə.li/).
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, gene.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV/CV
Division By Sound
/dʒen.rə.li/
Division By Letters
gene-ra-lly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Generally
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 | dʒ | e | n | CVC | closed |
| 2 | r | ə | – | CV | open |
| 3 | l | i | – | CV | open |
Why Generally Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | /ˈdʒen.rə.li/ | /ˈdʒen.rə.li/ | 3 |
| Also | /ˈdʒen.ər.ə.li/ | 4 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in generally?
Generally has 3 syllables, gene-ra-lly. In British English it is transcribed /ˈdʒen.rə.li/.
Which syllable is stressed in generally?
The first syllable, gene, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of generally?
Generally has the structure CVC/CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide generally into syllables?
By sound, dʒen.rə.li. By letters, as a spelling guide, gene-ra-lly.