How Many Syllables In Eagerly?
3syllables
Eagerly has 3 syllables, ea-ger-ly. It is a trisyllabic word.
eagerly
/ˈiː.ɡə.li/ UK /ˈiː.ɡɚ.li/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, ea.
Syllable Structure
V/CV/CV
Division By Sound
/iː.ɡə.li/
Division By Letters
ea-ger-ly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Eagerly
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 | – | iː | – | V | open |
| 2 | ɡ | ə | – | CV | open |
| 3 | l | i | – | CV | open |
Why Eagerly Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /ɡ/ 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 eagerly?
Eagerly has 3 syllables, ea-ger-ly. In British English it is transcribed /ˈiː.ɡə.li/.
Which syllable is stressed in eagerly?
The first syllable, ea, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of eagerly?
Eagerly has the structure V/CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide eagerly into syllables?
By sound, iː.ɡə.li. By letters, as a spelling guide, ea-ger-ly.