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