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