How Many Syllables In Boldly?
2syllables
Boldly has 2 syllables, bold-ly. It is a disyllabic word.
boldly
/ˈbəʊld.li/ UK /ˈboʊld.li/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, bold.
Syllable Structure
CVCC/CV
Division By Sound
/bəʊld.li/
Division By Letters
bold-ly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Boldly
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 | əʊ | ld | CVCC | closed |
| 2 | l | i | – | CV | open |
Why Boldly 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 boldly?
Boldly has 2 syllables, bold-ly. In British English it is transcribed /ˈbəʊld.li/.
Which syllable is stressed in boldly?
The first syllable, bold, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of boldly?
Boldly has the structure CVCC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide boldly into syllables?
By sound, bəʊld.li. By letters, as a spelling guide, bold-ly.