How Many Syllables In Grotesquely?
3syllables
Grotesquely has 3 syllables, grotes-que-ly. It is a trisyllabic word.
grotesquely
/ɡrəʊˈtesk.li/ UK /ɡroʊˈtesk.li/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, que.
Syllable Structure
CCV/CVCC/CV
Division By Sound
/ɡrəʊ.tesk.li/
Division By Letters
grotes-que-ly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Grotesquely
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ɡr | əʊ | – | CCV | open |
| 2 primary stress | t | e | sk | CVCC | closed |
| 3 | l | i | – | CV | open |
Why Grotesquely Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /t/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /sk/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in grotesquely?
Grotesquely has 3 syllables, grotes-que-ly. In British English it is transcribed /ɡrəʊˈtesk.li/.
Which syllable is stressed in grotesquely?
The second syllable, que, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of grotesquely?
Grotesquely has the structure CCV/CVCC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide grotesquely into syllables?
By sound, ɡrəʊ.tesk.li. By letters, as a spelling guide, grotes-que-ly.