How Many Syllables In Vertically?
4syllables
Vertically has 4 syllables, ver-ti-ca-lly. It is a polysyllabic word.
vertically
/ˈvɜː.tɪ.kəl.i/ UK /ˈvɝː.t̬ɪ.kə.li/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, ver.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV/CVC/V
Division By Sound
/vɜː.tɪ.kəl.i/
Division By Letters
ver-ti-ca-lly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Vertically
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 | t | ɪ | – | CV | open |
| 3 | k | ə | l | CVC | closed |
| 4 | – | i | – | V | open |
Why Vertically Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /t/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /k/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 3 ends in /l/ because the next syllable cannot take it as an onset here.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in vertically?
Vertically has 4 syllables, ver-ti-ca-lly. In British English it is transcribed /ˈvɜː.tɪ.kəl.i/.
Which syllable is stressed in vertically?
The first syllable, ver, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of vertically?
Vertically has the structure CV/CV/CVC/V, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide vertically into syllables?
By sound, vɜː.tɪ.kəl.i. By letters, as a spelling guide, ver-ti-ca-lly.
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