How Many Syllables In Lyrically?
4syllables
Lyrically has 4 syllables, lyr-i-ca-lly. It is a polysyllabic word.
lyrically
/ˈlɪr.ɪ.kəl.i/ UK /ˈlɪr.ɪ.kə.li/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, lyr.
Syllable Structure
CVC/V/CVC/V
Division By Sound
/lɪr.ɪ.kəl.i/
Division By Letters
lyr-i-ca-lly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Lyrically
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 | r | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ɪ | – | V | open |
| 3 | k | ə | l | CVC | closed |
| 4 | – | i | – | V | open |
Why Lyrically Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /r/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /k/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 3 ends in /l/ because the next syllable cannot take it as an onset here.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in lyrically?
Lyrically has 4 syllables, lyr-i-ca-lly. In British English it is transcribed /ˈlɪr.ɪ.kəl.i/.
Which syllable is stressed in lyrically?
The first syllable, lyr, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of lyrically?
Lyrically has the structure CVC/V/CVC/V, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide lyrically into syllables?
By sound, lɪr.ɪ.kəl.i. By letters, as a spelling guide, lyr-i-ca-lly.
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