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