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