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