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