How Many Syllables In Crazily?
3syllables
Crazily has 3 syllables, cra-zi-ly. It is a trisyllabic word.
crazily
/ˈkreɪ.zɪ.li/ UK /ˈkreɪ.zə.li/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, cra.
Syllable Structure
CCV/CV/CV
Division By Sound
/kreɪ.zɪ.li/
Division By Letters
cra-zi-ly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Crazily
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 | kr | eɪ | – | CCV | open |
| 2 | z | ɪ | – | CV | open |
| 3 | l | i | – | CV | open |
Why Crazily Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /z/ 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 crazily?
Crazily has 3 syllables, cra-zi-ly. In British English it is transcribed /ˈkreɪ.zɪ.li/.
Which syllable is stressed in crazily?
The first syllable, cra, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of crazily?
Crazily has the structure CCV/CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide crazily into syllables?
By sound, kreɪ.zɪ.li. By letters, as a spelling guide, cra-zi-ly.