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