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