How Many Syllables In Completely?
3syllables
Completely has 3 syllables, com-plete-ly. It is a trisyllabic word.
completely
/kəmˈpliːt.li/ UK /kəmˈpliːt.li/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, plete.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CCVC/CV
Division By Sound
/kəm.pliːt.li/
Division By Letters
com-plete-ly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Completely
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | k | ə | m | CVC | closed |
| 2 primary stress | pl | iː | t | CCVC | closed |
| 3 | l | i | – | CV | open |
Why Completely Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /pl/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in completely?
Completely has 3 syllables, com-plete-ly. In British English it is transcribed /kəmˈpliːt.li/.
Which syllable is stressed in completely?
The second syllable, plete, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of completely?
Completely has the structure CVC/CCVC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide completely into syllables?
By sound, kəm.pliːt.li. By letters, as a spelling guide, com-plete-ly.