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