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