How Many Syllables In Physically?
4syllables
Physically has 4 syllables, phys-i-ca-lly. It is a polysyllabic word.
physically
/ˈfɪz.ɪ.kə.li/ UK /ˈfɪz.ɪ.kə.li/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, phys.
Syllable Structure
CVC/V/CV/CV
Division By Sound
/fɪz.ɪ.kə.li/
Division By Letters
phys-i-ca-lly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Physically
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 | f | ɪ | z | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ɪ | – | V | open |
| 3 | k | ə | – | CV | open |
| 4 | l | i | – | CV | open |
Why Physically Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /z/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /k/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 3 and 4, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in physically?
Physically has 4 syllables, phys-i-ca-lly. In British English it is transcribed /ˈfɪz.ɪ.kə.li/.
Which syllable is stressed in physically?
The first syllable, phys, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of physically?
Physically has the structure CVC/V/CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide physically into syllables?
By sound, fɪz.ɪ.kə.li. By letters, as a spelling guide, phys-i-ca-lly.
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