How Many Syllables In Neutrally?
3syllables
Neutrally has 3 syllables, neu-tra-lly. It is a trisyllabic word.
neutrally
/ˈnjuː.trəl.i/ UK /ˈnuː.trə.li/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, neu.
Syllable Structure
CCV/CCVC/V
Division By Sound
/njuː.trəl.i/
Division By Letters
neu-tra-lly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Neutrally
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 | nj | uː | – | CCV | open |
| 2 | tr | ə | l | CCVC | closed |
| 3 | – | i | – | V | open |
Why Neutrally Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /tr/ 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 neutrally?
Neutrally has 3 syllables, neu-tra-lly. In British English it is transcribed /ˈnjuː.trəl.i/.
Which syllable is stressed in neutrally?
The first syllable, neu, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of neutrally?
Neutrally has the structure CCV/CCVC/V, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide neutrally into syllables?
By sound, njuː.trəl.i. By letters, as a spelling guide, neu-tra-lly.