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