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