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