How Many Syllables In Flatly?
2syllables
Flatly has 2 syllables, flat-ly. It is a disyllabic word.
flatly
/ˈflæt.li/ UK /ˈflæt.li/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, flat.
Syllable Structure
CCVC/CV
Division By Sound
/flæt.li/
Division By Letters
flat-ly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Flatly
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 | fl | æ | t | CCVC | closed |
| 2 | l | i | – | CV | open |
Why Flatly Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /t/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in flatly?
Flatly has 2 syllables, flat-ly. In British English it is transcribed /ˈflæt.li/.
Which syllable is stressed in flatly?
The first syllable, flat, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of flatly?
Flatly has the structure CCVC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide flatly into syllables?
By sound, flæt.li. By letters, as a spelling guide, flat-ly.