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