How Many Syllables In Reasonably?
4syllables
Reasonably has 4 syllables, rea-so-na-bly. It is a polysyllabic word.
reasonably
/ˈriː.zə.nə.bli/ UK /ˈriː.zə.nə.bli/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, rea.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV/CV/CCV
Division By Sound
/riː.zə.nə.bli/
Division By Letters
rea-so-na-bly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Reasonably
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 | r | iː | – | CV | open |
| 2 | z | ə | – | CV | open |
| 3 | n | ə | – | CV | open |
| 4 | bl | i | – | CCV | open |
Why Reasonably Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /z/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /n/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 3 and 4, /bl/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in reasonably?
Reasonably has 4 syllables, rea-so-na-bly. In British English it is transcribed /ˈriː.zə.nə.bli/.
Which syllable is stressed in reasonably?
The first syllable, rea, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of reasonably?
Reasonably has the structure CV/CV/CV/CCV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide reasonably into syllables?
By sound, riː.zə.nə.bli. By letters, as a spelling guide, rea-so-na-bly.