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