How Many Syllables In Substantially?
4syllables
Substantially has 4 syllables, sub-stan-tia-lly. It is a polysyllabic word.
substantially
/səbˈstæn.ʃəl.i/ UK /səbˈstæn.ʃə.li/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, stan.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CCVC/CVC/V
Division By Sound
/səb.stæn.ʃəl.i/
Division By Letters
sub-stan-tia-lly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Substantially
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | s | ə | b | CVC | closed |
| 2 primary stress | st | æ | n | CCVC | closed |
| 3 | ʃ | ə | l | CVC | closed |
| 4 | – | i | – | V | open |
Why Substantially Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /st/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
- Syllable 3 ends in /l/ because the next syllable cannot take it as an onset here.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in substantially?
Substantially has 4 syllables, sub-stan-tia-lly. In British English it is transcribed /səbˈstæn.ʃəl.i/.
Which syllable is stressed in substantially?
The second syllable, stan, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of substantially?
Substantially has the structure CVC/CCVC/CVC/V, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide substantially into syllables?
By sound, səb.stæn.ʃəl.i. By letters, as a spelling guide, sub-stan-tia-lly.