How Many Syllables In Frankly?
2syllables
Frankly has 2 syllables, fran-kly. It is a disyllabic word.
frankly
/ˈfræŋ.kli/ UK /ˈfræŋ.kli/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, fran.
Syllable Structure
CCVC/CCV
Division By Sound
/fræŋ.kli/
Division By Letters
fran-kly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Frankly
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 | fr | æ | ŋ | CCVC | closed |
| 2 | kl | i | – | CCV | open |
Why Frankly Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /ŋ/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in frankly?
Frankly has 2 syllables, fran-kly. In British English it is transcribed /ˈfræŋ.kli/.
Which syllable is stressed in frankly?
The first syllable, fran, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of frankly?
Frankly has the structure CCVC/CCV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide frankly into syllables?
By sound, fræŋ.kli. By letters, as a spelling guide, fran-kly.