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