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