How Many Syllables In Fiercely?
2syllables
Fiercely has 2 syllables, fier-cely. It is a disyllabic word.
fiercely
/ˈfɪəs.li/ UK /ˈfɪr.sli/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, fier.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV
Division By Sound
/fɪəs.li/
Division By Letters
fier-cely
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Fiercely
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 | ɪə | s | CVC | closed |
| 2 | l | i | – | CV | open |
Why Fiercely 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 fiercely?
Fiercely has 2 syllables, fier-cely. In British English it is transcribed /ˈfɪəs.li/.
Which syllable is stressed in fiercely?
The first syllable, fier, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of fiercely?
Fiercely has the structure CVC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide fiercely into syllables?
By sound, fɪəs.li. By letters, as a spelling guide, fier-cely.