How Many Syllables In Traditionally?
5syllables
Traditionally has 5 syllables, tra-dit-ion-a-lly. It is a polysyllabic word.
traditionally
/trəˈdɪʃ.ən.əl.i/ UK /trəˈdɪʃ.ən.ə.li/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, dit.
Syllable Structure
CCV/CVC/VC/VC/V
Division By Sound
/trə.dɪʃ.ən.əl.i/
Division By Letters
tra-dit-ion-a-lly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Traditionally
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | tr | ə | – | CCV | open |
| 2 primary stress | d | ɪ | ʃ | CVC | closed |
| 3 | – | ə | n | VC | closed |
| 4 | – | ə | l | VC | closed |
| 5 | – | i | – | V | open |
Why Traditionally Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /d/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /ʃ/.
- Syllable 3 ends in /n/ because the next syllable cannot take it as an onset here.
- Syllable 4 ends in /l/ because the next syllable cannot take it as an onset here.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in traditionally?
Traditionally has 5 syllables, tra-dit-ion-a-lly. In British English it is transcribed /trəˈdɪʃ.ən.əl.i/.
Which syllable is stressed in traditionally?
The second syllable, dit, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of traditionally?
Traditionally has the structure CCV/CVC/VC/VC/V, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide traditionally into syllables?
By sound, trə.dɪʃ.ən.əl.i. By letters, as a spelling guide, tra-dit-ion-a-lly.
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