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