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