How Many Syllables In Expertly?
3syllables
Expertly has 3 syllables, ex-pert-ly. It is a trisyllabic word.
expertly
/ˈek.spɜːt.li/ UK /ˈek.spɝːt.li/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, ex.
Syllable Structure
VC/CCVC/CV
Division By Sound
/ek.spɜːt.li/
Division By Letters
ex-pert-ly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Expertly
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 | – | e | k | VC | closed |
| 2 | sp | ɜː | t | CCVC | closed |
| 3 | l | i | – | CV | open |
Why Expertly Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /k/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in expertly?
Expertly has 3 syllables, ex-pert-ly. In British English it is transcribed /ˈek.spɜːt.li/.
Which syllable is stressed in expertly?
The first syllable, ex, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of expertly?
Expertly has the structure VC/CCVC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide expertly into syllables?
By sound, ek.spɜːt.li. By letters, as a spelling guide, ex-pert-ly.