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