How Many Syllables In Heartily?
3syllables
Heartily has 3 syllables, hear-ti-ly. It is a trisyllabic word.
heartily
/ˈhɑː.tɪ.li/ UK /ˈhɑːr.t̬ə.li/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, hear.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV/CV
Division By Sound
/hɑː.tɪ.li/
Division By Letters
hear-ti-ly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Heartily
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 | – | CV | open |
| 2 | t | ɪ | – | CV | open |
| 3 | l | i | – | CV | open |
Why Heartily Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /t/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in heartily?
Heartily has 3 syllables, hear-ti-ly. In British English it is transcribed /ˈhɑː.tɪ.li/.
Which syllable is stressed in heartily?
The first syllable, hear, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of heartily?
Heartily has the structure CV/CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide heartily into syllables?
By sound, hɑː.tɪ.li. By letters, as a spelling guide, hear-ti-ly.