How Many Syllables In Deathly?
2syllables
Deathly has 2 syllables, death-ly. It is a disyllabic word.
deathly
/ˈdeθ.li/ UK /ˈdeθ.li/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, death.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV
Division By Sound
/deθ.li/
Division By Letters
death-ly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Deathly
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 | e | θ | CVC | closed |
| 2 | l | i | – | CV | open |
Why Deathly Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /θ/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in deathly?
Deathly has 2 syllables, death-ly. In British English it is transcribed /ˈdeθ.li/.
Which syllable is stressed in deathly?
The first syllable, death, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of deathly?
Deathly has the structure CVC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide deathly into syllables?
By sound, deθ.li. By letters, as a spelling guide, death-ly.