How Many Syllables In Evenly?
3syllables
Evenly has 3 syllables, e-ven-ly. It is a trisyllabic word.
evenly
/ˈiː.vən.li/ UK /ˈiː.vən.li/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, e.
Syllable Structure
V/CVC/CV
Division By Sound
/iː.vən.li/
Division By Letters
e-ven-ly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Evenly
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 | v | ə | n | CVC | closed |
| 3 | l | i | – | CV | open |
Why Evenly 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 evenly?
Evenly has 3 syllables, e-ven-ly. In British English it is transcribed /ˈiː.vən.li/.
Which syllable is stressed in evenly?
The first syllable, e, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of evenly?
Evenly has the structure V/CVC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide evenly into syllables?
By sound, iː.vən.li. By letters, as a spelling guide, e-ven-ly.