How Many Syllables In Inwardly?
3syllables
Inwardly has 3 syllables, in-ward-ly. It is a trisyllabic word.
inwardly
/ˈɪn.wəd.li/ UK /ˈɪn.wɚd.li/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, in.
Syllable Structure
VC/CVC/CV
Division By Sound
/ɪn.wəd.li/
Division By Letters
in-ward-ly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Inwardly
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 | – | ɪ | n | VC | closed |
| 2 | w | ə | d | CVC | closed |
| 3 | l | i | – | CV | open |
Why Inwardly Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in inwardly?
Inwardly has 3 syllables, in-ward-ly. In British English it is transcribed /ˈɪn.wəd.li/.
Which syllable is stressed in inwardly?
The first syllable, in, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of inwardly?
Inwardly has the structure VC/CVC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide inwardly into syllables?
By sound, ɪn.wəd.li. By letters, as a spelling guide, in-ward-ly.