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