How Many Syllables In Acutely?
3syllables
Acutely has 3 syllables, acu-te-ly. It is a trisyllabic word.
acutely
/əˈkjuːt.li/ UK /əˈkjuːt.li/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, te.
Syllable Structure
V/CCVC/CV
Division By Sound
/ə.kjuːt.li/
Division By Letters
acu-te-ly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Acutely
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 2 primary stress | kj | uː | t | CCVC | closed |
| 3 | l | i | – | CV | open |
Why Acutely Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /kj/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in acutely?
Acutely has 3 syllables, acu-te-ly. In British English it is transcribed /əˈkjuːt.li/.
Which syllable is stressed in acutely?
The second syllable, te, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of acutely?
Acutely has the structure V/CCVC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide acutely into syllables?
By sound, ə.kjuːt.li. By letters, as a spelling guide, acu-te-ly.