How Many Syllables In Fortnightly?
3syllables
Fortnightly has 3 syllables, fort-night-ly. It is a trisyllabic word.
fortnightly
/ˈfɔːt.naɪt.li/ UK /ˈfɔːrt.naɪt.li/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, fort.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC/CV
Division By Sound
/fɔːt.naɪt.li/
Division By Letters
fort-night-ly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Fortnightly
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 | ɔː | t | CVC | closed |
| 2 | n | aɪ | t | CVC | closed |
| 3 | l | i | – | CV | open |
Why Fortnightly Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /n/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in fortnightly?
Fortnightly has 3 syllables, fort-night-ly. In British English it is transcribed /ˈfɔːt.naɪt.li/.
Which syllable is stressed in fortnightly?
The first syllable, fort, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of fortnightly?
Fortnightly has the structure CVC/CVC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide fortnightly into syllables?
By sound, fɔːt.naɪt.li. By letters, as a spelling guide, fort-night-ly.