How Many Syllables In Liberally?
3syllables
Liberally has 3 syllables, libe-ra-lly. It is a trisyllabic word.
liberally
/ˈlɪb.rəl.i/ UK /ˈlɪb.rə.li/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, libe.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC/V
Division By Sound
/lɪb.rəl.i/
Division By Letters
libe-ra-lly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Liberally
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 | ɪ | b | CVC | closed |
| 2 | r | ə | l | CVC | closed |
| 3 | – | i | – | V | open |
Why Liberally Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /b/.
- Syllable 2 ends in /l/ because the next syllable cannot take it as an onset here.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in liberally?
Liberally has 3 syllables, libe-ra-lly. In British English it is transcribed /ˈlɪb.rəl.i/.
Which syllable is stressed in liberally?
The first syllable, libe, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of liberally?
Liberally has the structure CVC/CVC/V, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide liberally into syllables?
By sound, lɪb.rəl.i. By letters, as a spelling guide, libe-ra-lly.