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