How Many Syllables In Cheaply?
2syllables
Cheaply has 2 syllables, chea-ply. It is a disyllabic word.
cheaply
/ˈtʃiː.pli/ UK /ˈtʃiː.pli/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, chea.
Syllable Structure
CV/CCV
Division By Sound
/tʃiː.pli/
Division By Letters
chea-ply
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Cheaply
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 | tʃ | iː | – | CV | open |
| 2 | pl | i | – | CCV | open |
Why Cheaply Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /pl/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in cheaply?
Cheaply has 2 syllables, chea-ply. In British English it is transcribed /ˈtʃiː.pli/.
Which syllable is stressed in cheaply?
The first syllable, chea, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of cheaply?
Cheaply has the structure CV/CCV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide cheaply into syllables?
By sound, tʃiː.pli. By letters, as a spelling guide, chea-ply.