How Many Syllables In Graciously?
3syllables
Graciously has 3 syllables, gra-cious-ly. It is a trisyllabic word.
graciously
/ˈɡreɪ.ʃəs.li/ UK /ˈɡreɪ.ʃəs.li/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, gra.
Syllable Structure
CCV/CVC/CV
Division By Sound
/ɡreɪ.ʃəs.li/
Division By Letters
gra-cious-ly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Graciously
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 | ɡr | eɪ | – | CCV | open |
| 2 | ʃ | ə | s | CVC | closed |
| 3 | l | i | – | CV | open |
Why Graciously Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /ʃ/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in graciously?
Graciously has 3 syllables, gra-cious-ly. In British English it is transcribed /ˈɡreɪ.ʃəs.li/.
Which syllable is stressed in graciously?
The first syllable, gra, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of graciously?
Graciously has the structure CCV/CVC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide graciously into syllables?
By sound, ɡreɪ.ʃəs.li. By letters, as a spelling guide, gra-cious-ly.