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