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