How Many Syllables In Nationally?
4syllables
Nationally has 4 syllables, nat-ion-a-lly. It is a polysyllabic word.
nationally
/ˈnæʃ.ən.əl.i/ UK /ˈnæʃ.ən.ə.li/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, nat.
Syllable Structure
CVC/VC/VC/V
Division By Sound
/næʃ.ən.əl.i/
Division By Letters
nat-ion-a-lly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Nationally
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 | n | æ | ʃ | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | n | VC | closed |
| 3 | – | ə | l | VC | closed |
| 4 | – | i | – | V | open |
Why Nationally Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /ʃ/.
- Syllable 2 ends in /n/ because the next syllable cannot take it as an onset here.
- Syllable 3 ends in /l/ because the next syllable cannot take it as an onset here.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in nationally?
Nationally has 4 syllables, nat-ion-a-lly. In British English it is transcribed /ˈnæʃ.ən.əl.i/.
Which syllable is stressed in nationally?
The first syllable, nat, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of nationally?
Nationally has the structure CVC/VC/VC/V, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide nationally into syllables?
By sound, næʃ.ən.əl.i. By letters, as a spelling guide, nat-ion-a-lly.
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