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