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