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