How Many Syllables In Necessarily?
5syllables
Necessarily has 5 syllables, nec-e-ssar-i-ly. It is a polysyllabic word.
necessarily
/ˌnes.əˈser.ɪ.li/ UK /ˌnes.əˈser.ə.li/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the third syllable, ssar.
Syllable Structure
CVC/V/CVC/V/CV
Division By Sound
/nes.ə.ser.ɪ.li/
Division By Letters
nec-e-ssar-i-ly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Necessarily
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 secondary stress | n | e | s | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 3 primary stress | s | e | r | CVC | closed |
| 4 | – | ɪ | – | V | open |
| 5 | l | i | – | CV | open |
Why Necessarily Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /s/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /s/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 3 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /r/.
- Between syllables 4 and 5, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | /ˌnes.əˈser.ɪ.li/ | /ˌnes.əˈser.ə.li/ | 5 |
| Also | /ˈnes.ə.sər.ɪ.li/ | 5 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in necessarily?
Necessarily has 5 syllables, nec-e-ssar-i-ly. In British English it is transcribed /ˌnes.əˈser.ɪ.li/.
Which syllable is stressed in necessarily?
The third syllable, ssar, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of necessarily?
Necessarily has the structure CVC/V/CVC/V/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide necessarily into syllables?
By sound, nes.ə.ser.ɪ.li. By letters, as a spelling guide, nec-e-ssar-i-ly.
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