How Many Syllables In Badly?
2syllables
Badly has 2 syllables, bad-ly. It is a disyllabic word.
badly
/ˈbæd.li/ UK /ˈbæd.li/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, bad.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV
Division By Sound
/bæd.li/
Division By Letters
bad-ly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Badly
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 | b | æ | d | CVC | closed |
| 2 | l | i | – | CV | open |
Why Badly Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /d/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in badly?
Badly has 2 syllables, bad-ly. In British English it is transcribed /ˈbæd.li/.
Which syllable is stressed in badly?
The first syllable, bad, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of badly?
Badly has the structure CVC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide badly into syllables?
By sound, bæd.li. By letters, as a spelling guide, bad-ly.