How Many Syllables In Distinctly?
3syllables
Distinctly has 3 syllables, di-stinct-ly. It is a trisyllabic word.
distinctly
/dɪˈstɪŋkt.li/ UK /dɪˈstɪŋkt.li/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, stinct.
Syllable Structure
CV/CCVCCC/CV
Division By Sound
/dɪ.stɪŋkt.li/
Division By Letters
di-stinct-ly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Distinctly
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | d | ɪ | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | st | ɪ | ŋkt | CCVCCC | closed |
| 3 | l | i | – | CV | open |
Why Distinctly Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /st/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /ŋkt/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in distinctly?
Distinctly has 3 syllables, di-stinct-ly. In British English it is transcribed /dɪˈstɪŋkt.li/.
Which syllable is stressed in distinctly?
The second syllable, stinct, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of distinctly?
Distinctly has the structure CV/CCVCCC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide distinctly into syllables?
By sound, dɪ.stɪŋkt.li. By letters, as a spelling guide, di-stinct-ly.