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