How Many Syllables In Mortally?
3syllables
Mortally has 3 syllables, mor-ta-lly. It is a trisyllabic word.
mortally
/ˈmɔː.təl.i/ UK /ˈmɔːr.t̬ə.li/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, mor.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC/V
Division By Sound
/mɔː.təl.i/
Division By Letters
mor-ta-lly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Mortally
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 | ɔː | – | CV | open |
| 2 | t | ə | l | CVC | closed |
| 3 | – | i | – | V | open |
Why Mortally Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /t/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 ends in /l/ because the next syllable cannot take it as an onset here.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in mortally?
Mortally has 3 syllables, mor-ta-lly. In British English it is transcribed /ˈmɔː.təl.i/.
Which syllable is stressed in mortally?
The first syllable, mor, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of mortally?
Mortally has the structure CV/CVC/V, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide mortally into syllables?
By sound, mɔː.təl.i. By letters, as a spelling guide, mor-ta-lly.