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