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