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