How Many Syllables In Laterally?
4syllables
Laterally has 4 syllables, lat-er-a-lly. It is a polysyllabic word.
laterally
/ˈlæt.ər.əl.i/ UK /ˈlæt.ə.rə.li/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, lat.
Syllable Structure
CVC/VC/VC/V
Division By Sound
/læt.ər.əl.i/
Division By Letters
lat-er-a-lly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Laterally
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 | l | æ | t | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | r | VC | closed |
| 3 | – | ə | l | VC | closed |
| 4 | – | i | – | V | open |
Why Laterally Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /t/.
- Syllable 2 ends in /r/ because the next syllable cannot take it as an onset here.
- Syllable 3 ends in /l/ because the next syllable cannot take it as an onset here.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in laterally?
Laterally has 4 syllables, lat-er-a-lly. In British English it is transcribed /ˈlæt.ər.əl.i/.
Which syllable is stressed in laterally?
The first syllable, lat, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of laterally?
Laterally has the structure CVC/VC/VC/V, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide laterally into syllables?
By sound, læt.ər.əl.i. By letters, as a spelling guide, lat-er-a-lly.
Other Words With Four Syllables
notwithstandingpneumoniareimbursementsuperficialvalidityantisocialcompanionshipdisappointedfatalisminconvenience