How Many Syllables In Divinely?
3syllables
Divinely has 3 syllables, divi-ne-ly. It is a trisyllabic word.
divinely
/dɪˈvaɪn.li/ UK /dɪˈvaɪn.li/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, ne.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC/CV
Division By Sound
/dɪ.vaɪn.li/
Division By Letters
divi-ne-ly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Divinely
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 | v | aɪ | n | CVC | closed |
| 3 | l | i | – | CV | open |
Why Divinely Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /v/ 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 divinely?
Divinely has 3 syllables, divi-ne-ly. In British English it is transcribed /dɪˈvaɪn.li/.
Which syllable is stressed in divinely?
The second syllable, ne, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of divinely?
Divinely has the structure CV/CVC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide divinely into syllables?
By sound, dɪ.vaɪn.li. By letters, as a spelling guide, divi-ne-ly.