How Many Syllables In Nominally?
4syllables
Nominally has 4 syllables, nom-i-na-lly. It is a polysyllabic word.
nominally
/ˈnɒm.ɪ.nəl.i/ UK /ˈnɑː.mə.nə.li/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, nom.
Syllable Structure
CVC/V/CVC/V
Division By Sound
/nɒm.ɪ.nəl.i/
Division By Letters
nom-i-na-lly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Nominally
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 | ɒ | m | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ɪ | – | V | open |
| 3 | n | ə | l | CVC | closed |
| 4 | – | i | – | V | open |
Why Nominally Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /m/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /n/ 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 nominally?
Nominally has 4 syllables, nom-i-na-lly. In British English it is transcribed /ˈnɒm.ɪ.nəl.i/.
Which syllable is stressed in nominally?
The first syllable, nom, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of nominally?
Nominally has the structure CVC/V/CVC/V, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide nominally into syllables?
By sound, nɒm.ɪ.nəl.i. By letters, as a spelling guide, nom-i-na-lly.
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