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