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