How Many Syllables In Actively?
3syllables
Actively has 3 syllables, ac-tive-ly. It is a trisyllabic word.
actively
/ˈæk.tɪv.li/ UK /ˈæk.tɪv.li/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, ac.
Syllable Structure
VC/CVC/CV
Division By Sound
/æk.tɪv.li/
Division By Letters
ac-tive-ly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Actively
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 | – | æ | k | VC | closed |
| 2 | t | ɪ | v | CVC | closed |
| 3 | l | i | – | CV | open |
Why Actively Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /k/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in actively?
Actively has 3 syllables, ac-tive-ly. In British English it is transcribed /ˈæk.tɪv.li/.
Which syllable is stressed in actively?
The first syllable, ac, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of actively?
Actively has the structure VC/CVC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide actively into syllables?
By sound, æk.tɪv.li. By letters, as a spelling guide, ac-tive-ly.