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