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