How Many Syllables In Verbally?
3syllables
Verbally has 3 syllables, ver-ba-lly. It is a trisyllabic word.
verbally
/ˈvɜː.bəl.i/ UK /ˈvɝː.bə.li/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, ver.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC/V
Division By Sound
/vɜː.bəl.i/
Division By Letters
ver-ba-lly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Verbally
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 | v | ɜː | – | CV | open |
| 2 | b | ə | l | CVC | closed |
| 3 | – | i | – | V | open |
Why Verbally Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /b/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 ends in /l/ because the next syllable cannot take it as an onset here.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in verbally?
Verbally has 3 syllables, ver-ba-lly. In British English it is transcribed /ˈvɜː.bəl.i/.
Which syllable is stressed in verbally?
The first syllable, ver, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of verbally?
Verbally has the structure CV/CVC/V, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide verbally into syllables?
By sound, vɜː.bəl.i. By letters, as a spelling guide, ver-ba-lly.