How Many Syllables In Musically?
4syllables
Musically has 4 syllables, mu-si-ca-lly. It is a polysyllabic word.
musically
/ˈmjuː.zɪ.kəl.i/ UK /ˈmjuː.zɪ.kə.li/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, mu.
Syllable Structure
CCV/CV/CVC/V
Division By Sound
/mjuː.zɪ.kəl.i/
Division By Letters
mu-si-ca-lly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Musically
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 | mj | uː | – | CCV | open |
| 2 | z | ɪ | – | CV | open |
| 3 | k | ə | l | CVC | closed |
| 4 | – | i | – | V | open |
Why Musically Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /z/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- 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 musically?
Musically has 4 syllables, mu-si-ca-lly. In British English it is transcribed /ˈmjuː.zɪ.kəl.i/.
Which syllable is stressed in musically?
The first syllable, mu, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of musically?
Musically has the structure CCV/CV/CVC/V, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide musically into syllables?
By sound, mjuː.zɪ.kəl.i. By letters, as a spelling guide, mu-si-ca-lly.
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