How Many Syllables In Blindly?
2syllables
Blindly has 2 syllables, blind-ly. It is a disyllabic word.
blindly
/ˈblaɪnd.li/ UK /ˈblaɪnd.li/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, blind.
Syllable Structure
CCVCC/CV
Division By Sound
/blaɪnd.li/
Division By Letters
blind-ly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Blindly
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 | bl | aɪ | nd | CCVCC | closed |
| 2 | l | i | – | CV | open |
Why Blindly Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in blindly?
Blindly has 2 syllables, blind-ly. In British English it is transcribed /ˈblaɪnd.li/.
Which syllable is stressed in blindly?
The first syllable, blind, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of blindly?
Blindly has the structure CCVCC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide blindly into syllables?
By sound, blaɪnd.li. By letters, as a spelling guide, blind-ly.